If your business still runs Windows 10, beware: a critical deadline looms!

Support for Windows 10 will stop in October 2025. Is it time to upgrade our digital assets?

The clock is ticking for businesses still relying on Windows 10. As of 14 October 2025, Microsoft will officially cease all support for Windows 10. And it could have significant implications for your business’s security, efficiency, and future compatibility.

After this date, your Windows 10 PCs will still function, but they will no longer receive free software updates, crucial security patches, or technical assistance from Microsoft. Will your business fall off a cliff? No – but you will be operating in an environment increasingly vulnerable to viruses, malware, and cyberattacks. Without ongoing security fixes, every Windows 10 device becomes a potential weak point in your network – and if there is one thing we know about cybercriminals, it is that they are relentless in their pursuit of weaknesses within systems. 

At stake all the sensitive data you hold, compliance breaches, and costly downtime.

Beyond the immediate security risks, staying on Windows 10 could lead to:

• Compatibility issues as newer software, hardware, and peripherals may cease to function correctly, hindering productivity.
• Reduced performance as you will no longer have feature updates, leading your systems struggling to keep pace with evolving demands.
• Compliance issues as many industry regulations, including GDPR, require businesses to maintain current and secure IT infrastructure, which an unsupported OS will fail to meet.

What are your options?

1. Upgrade to Windows 11: For many businesses, the most straightforward path is a free upgrade to Windows 11, provided your existing hardware meets the minimum requirements.
2. Invest in New Hardware: If your current devices aren’t capable of running Windows 11, this deadline presents a perfect opportunity to upgrade your “soft” assets – your computers and operating systems – to modern, secure, and efficient versions. This ensures a seamless transition and a superior user experience.
3. Extended Security Updates (ESU) Programme: For those needing more time, a paid one-year ESU programme will be available from 2025, offering critical and important security updates. However, this is a temporary fix, not a long-term solution.

At Swoop, our Asset Finance team sees this as more than just a necessary upgrade; it’s a strategic opportunity. Investing in new IT equipment – from laptops and PCs to servers and specialised software – can future-proof your business, enhance security, boost productivity, and improve overall operational efficiency. And the best part? You don’t need to tie up valuable working capital with a large upfront purchase. Asset finance solutions are specifically designed to help businesses like yours acquire the technology you need, spreading the cost over time.

If you are running Windows 10, now is the time to plan your transition.

If you are unsure how to finance your IT upgrade, or whether asset finance is the right solution for your business, get in touch with Swoop today. Our experts are ready to help you navigate your options and secure the funding you need for a secure and efficient future.