Although Microsoft has just killed things off for good, the firm has just pushed out one final lifeline.
The latest release, which was announced this week, fixes a raft of bugs (over 170 in total), including six which have been given the dreaded “zero-day” rating.
That basically means cyber crooks are already aware of the glitches and are actively exploiting them.
Once Windows 10 KB5066791 is installed, devices will be protected.
Windows users can get this update by simply heading to Settings, then clicking on Windows Update, tapping ‘Check for Updates.’ A manual install can then take place.
However, Microsoft has confirmed that this is a mandatory update. That means it will automatically start installing once users check for updates.
So, that’s it. The end of free updates is finally here, and this latest release proves why users should not ignore the deadline, as PCs won’t be protected moving forward.
That could leave many at risk of being attacked by cyber threats and PC-breaking bugs.
Explaining more about the change, Microsoft said: “After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10.
“Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.”