Will Windows 10 last forever?

And while that date raised eyebrows this week, it's important to remember that before Windows 10's 2015, launch, Microsoft declared it would only offer updates for 10 years — until October 2025. Microsoft will shut down support for Windows 10 in just over four years, in October 2025.
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How long will win10 last?

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025. It will mark just over 10 years since the operating system was first introduced.
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Can I still use Windows 10 after 2025?

Windows 10 will be fully supported until October 2025, so using it may still be valid even if the computer is not connected to the Internet or if its security software is effective at blocking most attacks.
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Is Windows 7 end of life?

Support for Windows 7 has ended. After 10 years, support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020.
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When did Windows 11 come out?

Windows 11 was released to the general public on October 5, 2021. That initial release was version number 22000.194, which was first released as a cumulative update to members of the Windows Insider Program on September 16, 2021.
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How Long Will Windows 10 Be Supported?



Can I still use Windows 10 after 2021?

Go here to learn more. Microsoft will continue to support at least one Windows 10 release until October 14, 2025.
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Will there be Windows 12?

Despite not having an official release date, we might still expect the release of Windows 12 between April and October 2022. However, some rumours suggested that the Microsoft Windows 12 will be launched earlier unlike previous updates. That's to say, we might see the launch of the Windows 12 on June 2022.
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How will Windows 11 look like?

Windows 11 features a streamlined new design, with pastel-like colors and rounded corners, and overall a more Mac-like look. The Windows Start menu has moved from the bottom left of the screen to the middle, with app icons arranged in the center next to it.
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What is the cost of Windows 11?

How much does it cost to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11? It's free. But only Windows 10 PCs that are running the most current version of Windows 10 and meet the minimum hardware specifications will be able to upgrade. You can check to see if you have the latest updates for Windows 10 in Settings/Windows Update.
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Is Windows 10 or 11 better?

There's no question about it, Windows 11 will be a better operating system than Windows 10 when it comes to gaming. The former will be borrowing some Xbox Series X features to improve the visual quality of games, such as Auto HDR which automatically adds HDR enhancements to games built on DirectX 11 or higher.
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Was there a Windows 93?

After its launch at the end of October 2014, Windows 93 went viral through social media, blogs and press mentions and served more than 4,000,000 users worldwide in two weeks.
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Is Windows 13 released?

There will be no version of Windows 13 according to various sources of reports and data, but the Windows 13 concept is still widely available. The report revealed Microsoft had no intention of designing and developing another version of Windows.
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Will Windows 11 be a free upgrade?

If you're already a Windows 10 user and have a compatible computer, Windows 11 will appear as a free upgrade for your machine once it becomes available for you. Microsoft's new OS is gradually rolling out between now and mid-2022.
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Will there be a Windows 11 operating system?

Today, we are thrilled to announce Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021. On this day, the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase.
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Is it worth it going to Windows 11?

A slick new interface, better security, updated apps, and info widgets are just some of the perks of upgrading to Windows 11. Here's why you should do it sooner than later. There's something to be said for staying up to date. Windows 11 is the first major update of the leading desktop operating system in seven years.
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Was there a Windows 99?

Windows 99 is the name given to illegal, hacked distributions of Microsoft Windows 98 SE. After Windows 98 SE, Microsoft distributed Windows ME and has never released any software under this name.
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Is Windows XP older than 7?

You are not alone if you still use Windows XP, an operating system that came before Windows 7.
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How old is windows7?

Windows 7 was released in October 2009, so its 10-year life cycle has come to a close. Windows 10 was released in 2015, and extended support for the latest version of the OS is slated to end in 2025.
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Is there a Windows 21?

Windows 21 (codenamed Unity) is the 21st major version of Windows.
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Is Windows Server 2022 stable?

Microsoft released Windows Server 2022 in September 2021 with some improvements from Server 2019 (released October 2018). Windows Server 2022 is more secure, flexible, and supports hybrid deployments better than 2019.
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Is Windows Server 2022 available?

Windows Server 2022 was launched for general customer availability on August 18, 2021. In September 2021, Microsoft announced the release of SQL Server 2022 is set for March 2022.
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Will Windows 11 make my PC slower?

Though Windows 11 brings a whole new design haul along with some improved features, some users are experiencing windows 11 slow performance after installing it. It is important here to mention that Windows 11 is not stable yet, so you may have to wait for a couple of weeks or months to use it fully.
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Does Windows 11 use more RAM?

You will notice that everything seems to be faster, a new interface and you will see some new icons. One of the biggest changes that you can expect from Windows 11 is the fact that it uses more RAM than its predecessor.
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