If you haven’t upgraded to Windows 11 or have a plan to, you're running out of time! On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 reaches the end of support. You’ll stop getting security updates, bug fixes, and Microsoft will help you rely on run your business securely and efficiently.
Millions to be Left Vulnerable
Roughly 500 million people are still on Windows 10, and an estimated 240 million devices don’t meet Windows 11 system requirements, so they can’t “just click upgrade.” That’s a massive pool of easy targets once patches stop. Windows 10 still accounts for about 43% of desktop Windows as of July 2025 which is why attackers are circling this date.
What Changes in October
- No new security patches means the risk will increase.
- No compatibility fixes are creating more issues in apps you depend on.
- No vendor support means you can expect more downtime and to spend more on IT emergencies.
We’ve seen what happens when old systems linger. During WannaCry ransomware, ~98% of infections hit unpatched Windows 7 machines. Expect the same playbook after Windows 10 EOL.
Your Options
If you haven’t upgraded yet, you have three options:
- Option 1: Upgrade now. Move eligible PCs to Windows 11 based on Windows 11 system requirements and enable hardware-level protections like TPM 2.0.
- Option 2: Bridge briefly. If some PCs can’t move yet, enroll them in Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 while you replace them on a schedule. ESU is a bridge, not a long-term strategy
- Option 3: Wait and hope. Don’t upgrade and risk downtime and breaches.
CKT: Your Windows 11 Upgrade—Simple, Safe, and On Your Schedule
- Coach first, then execute. You’ll get a clear list of devices matched to Windows 11 system requirements, application checks, timelines, and costs, so you know exactly what upgrades, what replaces, and what (if anything) needs a short bridge.
- Move without disruption. We run a small pilot, then phase cutovers after hours so your team keeps working. We image devices, migrate files and profiles, validate line-of-business apps, and keep a tested rollback plan ready. Our Managed IT Services team handles the details; you approve the schedule.
- Stay protected until every Windows 10 device is gone. If a few PCs must remain on 10 briefly, our Cyber Security team tightens access, segments those machines, verifies backups and restores, and runs quick staff training to stop the post-EOL phishing and ransomware that spike. If needed, we can use Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates as a short-term safety net while replacements arrive.
- What makes CKT easier to work with. You get 24/7/365 support, direct access to our team (no red tape), and transparent billing, tasks under four hours are covered in our flat-rate plan. Prefer extra hands for your internal IT? Our Co-Managed Services model plugs in seamlessly. Month-to-month flexibility keeps you in control.
- Built for the way you work. No matter your industry, we plan upgrades around field crews, job sites, classrooms, and fiscal calendars, so projects, patients, and programs don’t stall.
Get Started Today and Avoid the Headache
Waiting raises your risk of attacks, downtime, and surprise costs. We’ll give you a clear Windows 11 plan you can act on now, what to upgrade, what to replace, and what to bridge, with firm costs and a timeline you approve.
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