July 2015 – Oct 2025, the 10 year lifecycle of Operating System in the world of sustainability to extend asset life and utility.

Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will reach the end of support on October 14, 2025. At this point technical assistance, feature updates and security updates will no longer be provided. If you have devices running Windows 10, Microsoft recommend upgrading them to Windows 11- a more modern, secure, and highly efficient computing experience. If devices do not meet the technical requirements to run on Windows 11, we recommend that you enroll in the Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program or replace the device with one that supports Windows 11.

Europe forces Microsoft into free extended support for Windows 10 …Microsoft is providing free Extended Security Updates (ESU) for consumers in the European Economic Area (EEA) until October 13, 2026. This free support is a change from Microsoft’s original plan and is in response to consumer advocacy and the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Microsoft claim that phasing out older operating systems and upgrading to newer versions is a natural part of the lifecycle—one that helps ensure you have the latest security features and innovations.

Global e-waste from laptops and computers is a massive and growing problem, with 62 million metric tons generated in 2022 and only a fraction (22.3%) formally recycled, according to the Global E-waste Monitor.

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