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Windows 10 Support Ended: Your 3 Options Explained

By Sayan Roy Chowdhury · 25 September 2026

Windows 10 Support Ended: Your 3 Options Explained

What happened

Microsoft ended Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025. No more security updates, no more patches, no more driver support. Your laptop still works, but it becomes less safe every month you stay online with it.

Option 1: Upgrade to Windows 11

We back up your files, check hardware eligibility (TPM 2.0 and CPU), install a genuine Windows 11 licence (billed separately), and migrate your apps. Labour: from ₹1,499. Licence: at actual cost. Backup: from ₹699 to your drive.

Option 2: Extended Security Updates (ESU)

Microsoft offers paid Extended Security Updates for Windows 10. This is a temporary bridge, not a permanent solution. The ESU window ends October 12, 2027. After that, there is no path forward.

Option 3: Stay on Windows 10 (not recommended)

Your laptop will keep working, but new security vulnerabilities will not be patched. If you use this laptop for banking, shopping, or work, this is a real risk.

What we actually do during migration

Backup first (to your external drive). Check CPU and TPM compatibility. Install Windows 11 with a genuine licence (we do not use cracked or pirated versions). Migrate your apps and files. Test everything before handover.

When to ask for repair

For the full repair process and price list, see the relevant service page.

About the engineer

Sayan Roy Chowdhury has 6+ years of experience in laptop repair and network infrastructure. Every repair starts with a written diagnosis and your approval. 90-day labour warranty in writing. Parts billed separately at cost+10%.

Frequently asked

Is my PC eligible for Windows 11?

Most PCs made after 2018 are eligible. We check your CPU, TPM version and RAM during the diagnosis. If not eligible, we tell you honestly.

What happens to my files?

Everything is backed up first to your drive. Then the migration happens. Your files, apps and settings are restored after the upgrade.

Do you use genuine Windows licences?

Yes. We only install genuine Microsoft licences, billed separately at actual cost. No cracked versions.

Sayan Roy ChowdhuryEngineer, Byte Sherlock · Barrackpore, West Bengal

Every repair starts with a written diagnosis and your approval. 90-day labour warranty in writing.