Windows 10 from Microsoft is the most popular operating system in the world, and it is used by more than 1.4 billion people in the world, and even after Windows 11 was officially released in October 2021, Windows 10 is still the most used operating system.
The reason that many people prefer the Windows 10 operating system over the rest of the systems is because it is a light and fast operating system that meets all the requirements of ordinary or advanced users, and also one of the reasons is the operating requirements that Windows 11 needs.
But although the Windows operating system is the best and most successful operating system that Microsoft has introduced, it has decided that it will not be part of the company's future in the coming years.
After Microsoft announced that it would officially stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, it issued a new decision two weeks ago (January 15, 2023) regarding the system.
The new decision states that it will stop selling Windows 10 activation licenses on its official website starting on February 1, 2023, and after this date, you will not be able to purchase any Windows 10 activation key from the official Microsoft store.
What does this mean for users?
Microsoft's support for the Windows system means that it is still working on improving and developing the system by issuing periodic updates that include new features and solutions to problems that users may encounter while working with the system.
In addition to issuing security updates for the operating system with the aim of filling the security gaps that were discovered in the system, which may lead to the hacking of users' devices and the theft of their private data.
Updating features may be important, but it will not be as important as security updates, because protecting your device from viruses and hacking and protecting your files from encryption is more important than new features.
As stopping support for one of the systems means that after discovering any security vulnerability in the system, there will be no upcoming solutions to close this security vulnerability by the company, so it is advised to stop using systems whose support has been discontinued such as Windows 7,8,8.1.
Well, for the Windows 10 system, there is still hope for upcoming security updates, at least until October 2025, and this is by the decision of Microsoft itself, and this date comes on the occasion of 10 years of the launch of this system.
But its recent decision affected the Windows product key, which after publishing this article may be the last day for the possibility of purchasing Windows 10 activation from the official store of the company.
The reason for this decision is somewhat logical, and the reason is that the installation rate of the Windows 11 operating system since its launch was lower than expected, so this decision was a step to make Windows 11 the only option for users.
Are there alternatives to buy Windows 10 product key?
Yes, there are many sites that provide the ability to purchase Windows 10 product key at a cheaper price than the official Microsoft website to sell licenses, and the reason is that these sites buy these licenses in large quantities and at a cheap price.
These licenses come from large companies that have contracted with Microsoft to buy a very large amount of Windows license key, and when these companies find that they have a surplus of these licenses, they sell them to websites at a cheap price.
It is expected that Windows 10 activation key price will increase, and the reason is that Windows 10 licenses have become limited, and this means that when the quantity runs out, he will not be able to bring other quantities of licenses.
Therefore, you will have two solutions, namely, either using inactivated Windows 10, or activating it through a pirated activation program, which is not recommended.
What do I do if I am still using an unsupported operating system?
If you are still using Windows 8 or 8.1 or even Windows 7, you should update your device immediately, at least to Windows 10.
Expect at any moment that a message will appear on your device that your data has been hacked or stolen, and expect that you will not receive any security updates if you are using any operating system that has stopped support, and therefore you are not safe.
Well, assuming that updating the system is not one of your options, then follow these tips below to get some security and protection while using your device.
- Do not use the same password while registering on the sites
- Take a backup of your important files
- Avoid connecting to free wifi networks in public places
- Restart the device once a week
- Use a good antivirus program to protect your device
- Avoid using pirated software or cracks
- Check USB or flash memory before using it
- Update all application
Conclusion
Windows 10 was and still is the best operating system introduced by Microsoft after Windows 7, and it was the longest operating system ever released, which will reach 10 years of operation and continuous support in the year 2025.
We cannot say this about Windows 11 less than two years after its release, in addition to the circulation of leaks about the Windows 12 operating system, which may be true news if confirmed.
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