How Windows 10 may end up turning 240 million PCs into e-waste
How Windows 10 may end up turning 240 million PCs into e-waste
Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leading to potential waste as 240 million PCs may become e-waste due to incompatibility with Windows 11. While some PCs can be recycled, their value for refurbishing and reselling decreases. Demand for unsupported devices will be minimal due to the lack of security updates. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 until October 2028 at an annual fee, similar to previous offers for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The pricing structure may encourage migration to newer, Windows 11-capable PCs rather than extended support for older PCs.
Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leading to potential waste as 240 million PCs may become e-waste due to incompatibility with Windows 11. While some PCs can be recycled, their value for refurbishing and reselling decreases. Demand for unsupported devices will be minimal due to the lack of security updates. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 until October 2028 at an annual fee, similar to previous offers for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The pricing structure may encourage migration to newer, Windows 11-capable PCs rather than extended support for older PCs.
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Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leading to potential waste as 240 million PCs may become e-waste due to incompatibility with Windows 11. While some PCs can be recycled, their value for refurbishing and reselling decreases. Demand for unsupported devices will be minimal due to the lack of security updates. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 until October 2028 at an annual fee, similar to previous offers for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. The pricing structure may encourage migration to newer, Windows 11-capable PCs rather than extended support for older PCs. 
