Windows 10 support will end in October 2025. It is known that after this date, Microsoft will focus only on Windows 11. However, analysts warn that ending the support in two years could lead to a huge increase in electronic waste.
Will there be 240 million garbage because of Windows 10?
According to a report by Canalys, there are currently around 240 million computers running Windows 10. These computers that do not meet the requirements of the Windows 11 operating system will become e-waste because they are not officially supported.
The main problem that Windows 11 has had for years is that it requires more powerful hardware compared to other systems. Windows 11, which runs on certain processor generations, also requires the TPM 2.0 security feature, which is not available on many older computers. This situation forces computers using Windows 10 to upgrade to Windows 11.
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The end of support means that Microsoft will no longer share security updates and bug fixes. However, official support for popular applications is expected to end. So using old computers will be difficult for businesses and users.
According to reports, it seems likely that 240 million computers will end up in landfills. Canalys, who wanted to make a comparison on this subject, stated that if these computers were placed on top of each other, they would extend from the Earth to the Moon.
Microsoft will offer subscription-based extended support for Windows 10. However, it is thought that most businesses and users will not prefer this support. This will increase computer sales in the short term, but will cause a huge increase in e-waste.
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