New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- From Tuesday, Microsoft will stop offering standard free support for Windows 10, the operating system still used by millions of computers worldwide. Despite the launch of Windows 11 in 2021, September figures suggest around 40 per cent of Windows users continue to run Windows 10.

According to The Guardian, after 14 October 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive free software updates, security patches, or technical assistance. While devices will continue to function, the lack of ongoing support will leave them increasingly vulnerable to viruses, malware, and other cyber threats.

Microsoft has highlighted that its newer system, Windows 11, "meets the current demands for heightened security by default."

The publicat...