Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Windows 10 reaches end of life on October 14th 2025. This video explains exactly how things now stand, and details 10 possible options for Windows 10 PCs and laptops that do not officially support Windows 11. These include purchasing extended security updates (ESUs) from Microsoft, moving to Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, an unofficial Windows 11 install, and migrating in whole or part to a Linux-based operating system.

Related ExplainingComputers episodes include:

Windows & Linux: Dual Drive Dual Boot:
youtube.com/watch?v=KWVte9WGxGE

Running Windows in Linux: A VirtualBox Guide:
youtube.com/watch?v=kN1MWBa3yiw

Running Linux in Windows:
youtube.com/watch?v=z9KRDc4j3oI

Installing Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware:
youtube.com/watch?v=UL_maCWM5bk

You can also find all of my Windows videos here:
explainingcomputers.com/windows_videos.html

And all of my Linux videos here:
explainingcomputers.com/linux_videos.html

More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
youtube.com/@ExplainingComputers

And more videos on film and other making, plus retro tech, can be found on my Christopher Barnatt channel: youtube.com/@ChristopherBarnatt

Chapters:
00:00 Titles & Intro
00:49 Windows 10 & Windows 11
03:42 Options forUnsupported Hardware
12:49 No Seatbelt?

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