Do I Need to Upgrade to Windows 11?

By Gail P. Eddy

We’ve had several customers ask if they need to upgrade to Windows 11 now or at any time before Microsoft ends their support of Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The short answer is No. Chris says that Windows 10 is the more robust Operating System, with equivalent or better security in place. According to an article in The Register,

“The problem is that there is no killer Windows 11 feature to drive the majority of users to upgrade other than “a way to keep the patches flowing.”

LINK: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/04/windows_11_avoidance/

Before October 14th you may need to upgrade to Win11. Here are some things to consider:

Do you have any older programs or apps that are vital to your business or personal life? Check to make sure they will work with Windows 11. One customer had a genealogy program that couldn’t work with the upgraded Windows. We had to go in and back out the upgrade.

Are you waiting for Microsoft to release Windows 12 and don’t want to go through the hassle of two upgrades? While Microsoft hasn’t announced a release date for Win12 yet, it’s unlikely to be before mid-2026, with some saying it won’t come before 2027.

If you keep Win10, and want to receive regular security patches, you need to purchase the Microsoft Extended Security Update programs ($61/year). Be aware that this will only include security patches; no new features or Technical Support.

LINK: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates

If you decide to keep WIN10 without the Extended Security program, practice digital hygiene by using strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and keeping your anti-virus up to date,

If you’ve been thinking about getting a new PC anyway, do it before next autumn. The new machine will come with Windows 11 already installed.

Let us know if you need help selecting a new computer or upgrading your current machine to Win11.

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