Microsoft Ending Windows 10 Support To Affect 240 Million PC Resulting Increase in E Waste All Details

After nearly 10 years of service, Microsoft is going to end support for its Windows 10 operating system within the next two years. According to a Microsoft support document, the operating system version will be “retired in 2025”. Furthermore, it has also been reported that the current 22H2 will be the final version of Windows 10. Now, a global technology market analyst firm claims that Microsoft Corporation’s decision to end support for the Windows 10 operating system could see the disposal of about 240 million personal computers (PCs).

of Canalys Research AccordingThe discontinuation of support for the Windows 10 operating system will result in a huge increase in landfill waste. The report claims that this decision by Microsoft Corporation may result in the disposal of about 240 million personal computers (PCs). The weight of electronic waste generated from these PCs is estimated to be around 480 million kilograms, which is equal to the weight of 320,000 cars.

Although many of these PCs may remain functional for several years after OS support ends, Canalys warned that a lack of security updates could dampen demand for the devices.

Microsoft’s plan includes providing security updates for Windows 10 devices until October 2028 for an undisclosed annual fee. Canalys suggested that if the pricing structure for extended Windows 10 support follows past trends, it may be more cost-effective to migrate to newer PCs, leading to more older PCs being discarded.

Microsoft aims for Windows 10 by October 2025 Support discontinued The next generation, Windows 11, is expected to introduce advanced artificial intelligence technology to PCs, potentially helping revive the sluggish PC market.

Hard drives used in personal computers and data storage servers are recycled to extract materials for use in electric vehicle motors and renewable power generation, the report said.