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Windows 10 Going Dark Oct. 14 Has Businesses Recycling Laptops/Desktops

Q&A: Windows 10 end-of-life

Published: August 14, 2025
E-Scrap News
by Antoinette Smith

As of Oct. 14, Microsoft will discontinue free security updates, technical support and feature updates for the 10-year-old Windows 10 operating system, making PCs more vulnerable to security risks. As such, ITAD providers are facing an influx of devices that may differ from previous phaseouts. 

Windows 10 launched in late July 2015, and in 2023 Microsoft announced it would phase out support for the operating system (OS). Some devices can upgrade to Windows 11, and if a device meets certain qualifications, users can enroll in the consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which gives them until Oct. 13, 2026, to upgrade. 

Last year, Microsoft announced pricing for extended support for schools and businesses, after an NGO successfully petitioned for the company to extend security updates for Windows 10.  Learn More….

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Canada, Mexico tariffs poised to disrupt recycling sector

by Colin Staub for eScrap News

The Recycled Materials Association warned of potential “severe” disruption to the materials recovery sector after tariffs targeting the U.S.’s largest trading partners took effect this week. Some tariffs on Mexican imports were paused for another month on March 6. Meanwhile, Canada’s proposed response includes tariffs on U.S. exports of recycled materials.

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Windows 10 Support From Microsoft Ends This Year

How to prepare for Windows 10 end of support by moving to Windows 11 today

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As we approach the end of support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 20251, we want to ensure you are well-prepared for the transition to Windows 11. This milestone marks an important step in our mission to provide the most modern and secure computing experience possible for everyone whether at work, school, or home, and our commitment to continually improving Windows security as part of Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI). We are incredibly grateful for your loyalty and passion for Windows 10, and we are working hard to make it easy to move to Windows 11.

This blog post is intended to help you prepare for Windows 10 end of support by outlining considerations for moving to Windows 11 today. Including:

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