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A large number of computers running Windows 10 cannot jump to Windows 11 because they do not meet the hardware requirements
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For U.S. organizations, it’s a dual issue: computer security and environmental security.
When Windows 10 launched in July 2015, many of us agreed that we were dealing with the most complete operating system in Microsoft’s history.Redmond Co. has managed to get rid of many most criticized element Windows 8/8.1 features both extensive functionality and improved robustness.
That reality means that just a week after its launch, Microsoft’s new system surpassed the market share that took its predecessor five months to achieve. Currently, even with the launch of the new Windows 11 from October 2021, Windows 10 still has a market share of 71.6%, but it has a problem: its life cycle is numbered.
Windows 10, coming to the end of its life cycle
On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will reach the end of its life cycle.This means that all system versions except LTSC will stop receiving Security updates. We already know what this means: using an unsupported operating system means we have a vulnerable platform, which can cause security issues and ultimately complicate our lives.
Microsoft says the solution is to move to Windows 11. Now, not everyone can make that leap even if they wanted to. According to The Register, approximately 400 million PCs do not meet the necessary requirements to run the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system. So within two years, their owners will have to decide what to do with these computers whose systems have become obsolete.
Currently, the main obstacle to getting started using Windows 11 (officially and without tricks) is old computer is to meet CPU and TPM requirements. In fact, a very small number of people will try to upgrade their computer components to be compatible with Windows, while others will leave Microsoft systems in favor of supported Linux.
Faced with this situation, the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) fears that millions of these computers will end up in the dustbin. As a result, the organization has written to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to reconsider the system’s support end date. “Microsoft’s move away from Windows 10 could obsolete more computers than any other move in history,” they said.
The group pointed to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report that showed Only 25% of products Electronics in the country are recycled, so they believe many PCs end up in landfills. Will Microsoft extend Windows 10 support deadline? Over time, we’ll find out if this critically acclaimed operating system has more time left to live.
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