Microsoft announces it will stop providing Windows 10 downloads, with no impact on existing users

Windows 10 was released in 2015, and users can still download it from Microsoft’s official website. However, starting next month, that will no longer be the case as the software giant has officially informed that it will make Windows 10 available for download until January 31st.

Since Windows 10 licenses will no longer be available for purchase starting with the next version, the only PC operating system Microsoft will provide users with is Windows 11. If you plan to build a PC with Windows 10, you have until January 31st. However, if you are already running Windows 10, canceling your Windows 10 license will have no impact. Windows 10 users will continue to get updates on their Windows 10 PCs until 2025, its end of support date.

However, Windows 10 licenses will still be available for purchase from third-party retailers after January 31st. While this will give some breathing room to those looking to build a new PC next month, the chances of people buying a new Windows 10 will reduce future licenses. So even if you don't mind buying from a third-party retailer, it's best to hurry!

In terms of market share, Windows 10 is still the most used version of Windows, even though it has been nearly two years since Microsoft released Windows 11. Microsoft argued that removing the Windows 10 license would lead to faster adoption of Windows 11, giving its market share a much-needed boost.

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