Microsoft will end support Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, putting thousands of Canadian businesses at risk. Windows 10 devices stop receiving security updates, bug fixes, and most technical support. They’ll still boot, but they’ll grow more vulnerable every day.
The longer you wait to upgrade, the easier it will be for attackers to hit you. When Windows 7 hit end-of-support, the WannaCry ransomware outbreak spread largely through unpatched systems. The analysis showed 98% of infected machines were running Windows 7. Don’t let history rhyme on your network.
The numbers behind the risk
- Windows 10 still powers 43% of PCs worldwide, so there will be a huge pool of laggards for criminals to probe.
- Analysts estimate 240 million devices can’t meet Windows 11’s hardware requirements, meaning “just upgrade” isn’t realistic for many fleets.
- In the U.S., the EOL deadline is already fueling a refresh cycle. Industry trackers project commercial PC growth in 2025 as businesses move to Windows 11.
“Can’t we buy more time with ESU?”
Yes, Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates (ESU) as a short-term bridge. It buys time, but it doesn’t add new features or fix compatibility. It’s a band-aid solution. Use it strategically, not as a reason to postpone planning.
Upgrade Hassle Free with Sure Systems
We’re Calgary-based and are helping Canadian companies avoid updates without disruptions. Here’s how we help you navigate Windows 10 EOL:
- Assess & prioritize: We inventory hardware, warranty status, apps, and dependencies, then segment devices into upgrade, replace, or ESU-bridge. → Get started now with a Windows 10 Upgrade Assessment: Get your assessment
- Secure the gap: We harden anything that must stay on Windows 10 short term. We also train users to spot post-EOL phishing, ransomware, and other attacks before it’s too late!
- Modernize the experience: For eligible devices, we move to Windows 11 and enable the features your team will actually use. How the End of Windows 10 Could Derail Your AI Strategy?
- Plan for what’s next: If your hardware isn’t eligible, we will help. You replace and map a budget-friendly, phased rollout.
Don’t Wait
Treat Windows 10 EOL as a managed transition, not a fire drill. The longer you wait, the more at risk you are for attacks and downtime.
Calgary businesses: want a plan that’s tailored to you, without rigid contracts?
- Book a complimentary Windows 10 Upgrade Assessment → Start here
- Or talk to our Rapid Response Team → Contact Sure Systems (About us & service area: Calgary and nearby communities.) (Sure Systems)