Windows 10 End of Support: What Now? (4 Options Explained by a Pro)

Windows 10 End of Life is here: learn what really happens after October 14, 2025. I'm The Don, and I'll cut through the panic to explain your exact options, from why your perfectly good PC might be stuck, to the truth about Microsoft Accounts and ESU. This is your guide to surviving Windows 10's end of support. You're AWESOME if you Subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/thedontech?su... I have been through this before with Windows XP and Windows 7 losing support. For most home users, it was not a big deal. Your PC will not stop working immediately. The immediate fear of hackers jumping on unpatched vulnerabilities is usually overblown for the average person. My experience from fixing and building over 20,000 computers in nearly 20 years tells me that. However, this time, there are some serious catches nobody is talking about. Unlike past Windows versions, Windows 11 flat out blocks many perfectly good PCs due to strict hardware requirements. This means your $1500 gaming PC might be stuck on Windows 10 even if it runs perfectly. And let's be honest, Windows 11 is still a mess, even almost four years after its release. The newest 24H2 update is the worst yet. So, what are your options after October 2025? I dive deep into what it truly means if you stay on Windows 10. I cover the Extended Security Updates or ESU program that Microsoft offers. But be warned, to get those ESUs, Microsoft forces you into linking a Microsoft Account to your PC. The real problem you need to prepare for is not necessarily security flaws. It is third party software compatibility. I know this firsthand. I stayed on Windows 7 for years until TurboTax simply stopped working. That forced me to upgrade. Major apps like Google Chrome, Intuit software, and Adobe products are very likely to drop Windows 10 support over time. This is the real reason you might eventually need to change. In this video, I give you the straight facts on what to expect. Do not let the scare tactics push you into decis