Windows 10 End of Life
What does it mean to you?
Windows 10 will reach End of Support on 14 October 2025. But what does that actually mean for your business?
It’s not just about keeping things up to date — it’s about avoiding serious risk, disruption, and future costs.
Microsoft will stop releasing critical patches, leaving your business vulnerable to new threats, viruses, and ransomware.
Windows 10 will no longer benefit from performance updates or new software enhancements.
If something goes wrong, Microsoft will no longer assist. There will be no bug fixes or helpdesk support.
New apps, tools, or devices may stop working properly on Windows 10, affecting productivity over time.
Without protection from new threats, your systems become an easy target for attackers.
Many industries require up-to-date systems to meet regulatory and insurance standards.
Unsupported systems are more likely to fail or require expensive workarounds.
“This PC doesn’t currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11"
This is the message that you will already have seen if your desktop or laptop is Windows 10 and your hardware is not ready or able to upgrade to Windows 11. What can you check?
- Processor - 1 GHz or faster, 2 or more cores, 64-bit, on approved CPU list
- RAM - 4 GB minimum (8 GB+ recommended minimum for business today)
- Storage - 64GB or larger (Most PCs are now a minimum of 256GB SSD)
- System Firmware - UEFI with Secure Boot enabled
- TPM - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 (TPM : a small chip built into most modern computers that helps keep your device secure.)
- Summary - If your device is pre 2018, pre Intel Gen 8, or pre TPM 2.0 then you will need to upgrade to a newer desktop or laptop
Simply pretend it’s not happening and won’t affect your business
This is the “do-nothing” approach. You know, the classic “bury your head in the sand” move. It’s tempting. Change is hard, and sometimes it’s easier to stick with what you know, even if it’s past its expiration date. This choice will not work.
Upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible – Hardware permitting
This is the obvious choice: Windows 11. If you’ve been considering the upgrade, now is the perfect time. Trust us, once you experience what Windows 11 has to offer, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t do it sooner. There is no cost involved in this choice.
Invest in new Windows 11 devices
Investing in new devices can feel like a big expense. But think of it as an investment in the future of your business. If you haven’t upgraded your devices for some time, it’s something that you’ll need to do sooner rather than later anyway.
With over three decades of experience supplying new IT hardware to businesses, we bring the same level of expertise and technical warranty to our range of refurbished PCs and laptops.
All devices are fully compliant with Microsoft’s Authorized Refurbisher Standards and restored to Grade A condition, each device undergoes a thorough audit to ensure it meets the highest quality standards. Using our in-depth industry knowledge and understanding of market demands, our devices have been carefully selected for refurbishment, repair, and redeployment.
As Windows 10 approaches its end of life, now is the ideal time to upgrade your hardware with reliable, refurbished devices that offer excellent performance, extended longevity, and full compatibility with the latest software updates.
To give you complete peace of mind, we include a free 2-year Next Business Day (NBD) onsite warranty with all of our refurbished PCs and laptops. For added security, you can opt for an extended 5-year NBD onsite warranty at an additional cost, ensuring long-term support and protection for your business.
Desktop PC
Cost includes:
Windows 11 Pro Installed
New HP Keyboard and Mouse
Free UK delivery
2 Year NBD Warranty
- Processor – Intel i5-9400, 2.90Ghz
- Hard Drive – 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD
- RAM – 16GB DDR 4 Memory
- Graphics Card -Intel UHD Graphics 630
- USB Ports – 3 X USB-C, 6 X USB 3.1
- Network & Other Ports – Gigabit Network Port,
- 2 X DisplayPort, Headphone/Speaker, Microphone
Hosted Desktop PC (Mini Box)
Cost includes:
Windows 11 Pro Installed
New HP Keyboard and Mouse
Free UK delivery
2 Year NBD Warranty
- Processor – Intel i5-10500T Six Core 2.3Ghz (3.8Ghz Turbo Boost)
- Hard Drive – 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD
- RAM – 16GB DDR 4 Memory
- Graphics Card -Intel UHD Graphics 620
- USB Ports – 3 X USB-C, 6 X USB 3.1
- Network & Other Ports – Gigabit Network Port,
- 2 X DisplayPort, Headphone/Speaker, Microphone
HP Laptop
Cost includes:
Windows 11 Pro Installed (Corporate License)
Free UK delivery
2 Year NBD Warranty
- Processor – Intel Core i5 8265U 1.6Ghz (3.9Ghz Turbo Speed)
- Hard Drive – 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD
- RAM – 16GB DDR 4 Memory
- Graphics Card -Intel UHD Graphics 620
- USB Ports – 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB-C Thunderbolt
- Network & Other Ports – Gigabit Network Port, HDMI, USB-C Thunderbolt, Docking Connector, Headphone/Microphone