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Outdated PCs put your business at risk

Upgrade now before Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025.

Accelerate business success with Windows 11 Pro

Upgrade now to new Windows 11 Pro PCs built for game-changing AI, faster performance, and layer of security enabled by default. Solve problems, accelerate innovation, and speed workflow with intelligent business ready-devices.
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  • Security

    Shield your business now with the latest security updates and layers of powerful hardware-backed protection enabled by default, for a reported 62% drop in security incidents. 1

  • Productivity

    You can't save time with outdated devices. New Windows 11 Pro PCs can enhance every workstyle with business AI and features to get organized in a snap, speeding workflows 50% faster on average. 2

  • Business readiness

    Designed to work with your existing technology, Windows 11 Pro enables a reported 25% faster deployment, 3 automated updates, and granular control across apps, data, and AI.

  • Performance

    Make a bigger impact today with faster performance, all day battery life and optional NPU, including Copilot+ PCs 4 with more than 2X NPU TOPS than MacBook Air with M3. 5

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Evaluate the benefits and costs of upgrading all devices to Windows 11 before the EOS date, October 14, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions

  • As of October 14, 2025, PCs running Windows 10 will still function, but Microsoft will no longer provide the following:

    • Technical support  
    • Feature updates 
    • Free security updates or fixes  

     

    While your Windows PC will continue to function, it will be at greater risk for viruses and malware when Windows 10 reaches end of support. We recommend you transition to a version of Windows that is still supported. If your existing device cannot run Windows 11 Pro, a new business PC that can run Windows 11 Pro makes for an easy transition and great experience.

  • No. Your PC will continue to work, but support for Windows 10 Pro is discontinued. After October 14, 2025, your Windows 10 PC will no longer receive free security updates and Microsoft will no longer provide Windows 10 Pro technical support.
  • You should check to see if your PC meets the minimum requirements by opening Settings > Privacy and Security > Windows Update. If your PC is able to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 Pro, you should see an option in Windows Update to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for free.

    If your PC is not able to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro or you want to replace it, you can move to Windows 11 Pro by purchasing a new business PC. You can identify a PC that is right for you here

  • There are a couple of potential ways to get Windows 11: 

    Purchase a new PC with Windows 11: Windows 11 is the most current version of Windows. If you have an older PC, we recommend that you move to Windows 11 by buying a new PC. Hardware and software have improved a lot since Windows 10 was released, and today’s computers are faster, more powerful, and more secure. See computers

    Install Windows 11 on your current PC: Check to see if your current PC meets the minimum requirements by opening Settings > Privacy and Security > Windows Update. If your PC is able to upgrade to Windows 10 to 11, you should see an option in Windows Update to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. 

  • The upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro to the equivalent edition of Windows 11 is free (for example, Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro). Check to see if this is an option for you by opening Settings > Privacy and Security > Windows Update. If your PC is able to upgrade to Windows 10 to 11, you should see an option in Windows Update to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. 
  • ESU is a paid program that will entitle enrolled PCs to receive critical and important security updates after Windows 10 reached EOS. The program will provide critical and important security updates, but will not provide other types of updates or technical support. Final pricing and enrollment conditions will be made available closer to the EOS date in October 2025.
  • If you have an eligible computer, take advantage of our trade-in-program to securely and responsibly recycle your PC - and get some extra cash. This resource can help you learn the trade-in value of your used device. You can also return and recycle your device responsibly with our end-of-life management and recycling initiatives.  
  • Yes, most applications, devices, and accessories that worked with Windows 10 Pro are compatible with Windows 11 Pro. You can also check with the software, device, or accessory manufacturer to confirm compatibility. Microsoft offers App Assure, a service to help with any software or browser application compatibility issue that you may discover. Learn more at https://aka.ms/appassure.
  • The upgrade to Windows 11 is for the same edition as you have on your Windows 10 device. Learn more. Windows 11 Pro does not offer Windows 11 Pro in S mode, so you will need to switch out of S mode to upgrade.
  • [1] Windows 11 Survey Report, Techaisle, September 2024. Windows 11 results are in comparison with Windows 10 devices.
  • [2] Compared to Windows 10 devices. Improve your day-to-day experience with Windows 11 Pro laptops, Principled Technologies, February 2023.
  • [3] Battery life varies based on settings, usage, device and other factors.
  • [4] Some Copilot+ PC experiences require free updates continuing to roll out through early 2025. Timing varies by device and region. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
  • [5] Based on comparison to M3 Neural Engine performance data available as of October 30, 2023 at Apple.com.

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