There is still life in Windows 10. At least 120 security flaws are fixed in a Microsoft update, five of which are deemed critical
Although the countdown has begun and every minute counts towards the end of support for Windows 10, scheduled for October 2025, Microsoft, quite surprisingly, wanted to give a little joy to many with the launch of new updates and improvements to the already old operating system.
The big problem here is that the company is struggling to convince millions of late users to take the final step towards Windows 11. However, this behavior seems to say quite the opposite.
According to the latest data from Statcounter, Windows 10 remains the undisputed king of PC operating systems, with a market share of 69.07% versus 26.68% for Windows 11.
However, Microsoft has just released a series of important security updates for Windows 10, which fix at least 120 vulnerabilities, five of which are considered critical.
With less than nine months left until the end of official support for Windows 10, the company faces the critical problem of keeping millions of devices secure while trying to convince users to switch to Windows 11.
At the moment, the decision to continue improving Windows 10 appears to have several reasons. First, many computers do not meet the hardware requirements for Windows 11, leaving users with no choice but to stick with the previous version.
On the other hand, the opposition of many users to changing a well-functioning system to a new and unknown one came as a big surprise to Microsoft, which seems to be doing everything it can to convince users to switch to it.
Meanwhile, rumors about Windows 12 have started to circulate, with some experts suggesting that Microsoft may be planning to release it in 2026. This could be the answer to the company's reluctance to force the move to Windows 11.