Windows 10 End of Support: 3 Steps SMBs Must Take Now

TL;DR

• Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025 — about 6 weeks away.

• No more security updates means every unpatched system becomes a liability.

• SMBs need to act now to avoid compliance gaps, downtime, and unnecessary costs.

Why It Matters for SMBs

If your business is still running Windows 10, the clock is almost out. By mid-October, Microsoft will stop providing security updates or patches. That means hackers will have a field day targeting systems that stay behind.

For SMBs, the risk is real:

• Data exposure that damages trust with customers or patients.

• Compliance failures with HIPAA, PCI, or insurance carriers.

• Support headaches as vendors stop working with outdated systems.

Keeping Windows 10 past October 14 isn’t a way to save money — it’s a way to invite problems.

What To Do Now

Here’s how to get moving fast in the short time left:

• Identify at-risk machines

  • Make a quick list of all PCs and laptops still on Windows 10.

• Upgrade or replace immediately

  • If hardware supports Windows 11, upgrade now.

  • If not, start replacing the most critical machines first (finance, HR, healthcare systems).

• Prioritize critical applications

  • Test your core business apps on Windows 11.

  • Contact vendors if updates or patches are needed.

• Phase staff training

  • Don’t wait for confusion — give employees a quick walkthrough of what’s changing.

• Document the shift

  • Keep a simple record of upgrades for compliance and insurance purposes.

Close / CTA

October 14 isn’t a suggestion — it’s a hard stop. The safest, most cost-effective move is to act BEFORE the deadline hits.

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