{"id":10839,"date":"2025-05-16T15:40:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T15:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/?p=10839"},"modified":"2025-06-06T09:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T09:26:58","slug":"windows-10-end-of-life-guidance-for-it-software-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/windows-10-end-of-life-guidance-for-it-software-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 10 end-of-life: Guidance for IT software management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On <strong>14th October 2025,<\/strong> Microsoft will pull the plug on free security updates for Windows\u202f10, version\u202f22H2, the last ever build of the operating system. After that date, those regular protective updates will stop, leaving any device still using Windows 10 more vulnerable to threats like ransomware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have walked this road before &#8211; remember the rush to migrate from Windows\u202f7 in January 2020? Yet, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lansweeper.com\/blog\/itam\/is-your-business-ready-for-windows-11\/\">Lansweeper\u2019s January\u202f 2025 scan<\/a> of 15\u202fmillion corporate endpoints, almost 60\u202fpercent\u202f (59.79\u202f%) of PCs are still on Windows\u202f 10. That gives organisations just eighteen short months, about three procurement cycles, to plan, budget, test and execute a full operating system overhaul. It\u2019s tight, but definitely achievable with the right assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_cd88756699bf760f2c5708f41e330bd4\"\r\n\tclass=\"museum-sec image-text-block dark-bg\"\r\n\tstyle=\"background: var(--primary);\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-lg-start text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_773553423-min-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid img-main\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-1 order-lg-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is imperative to note that ignoring these critical updates, particularly when an older Windows version approaches or reaches its end-of-life, introduces a significant vulnerability to your organisation&#8217;s security posture. Unsupported operating systems cease to receive vital security patches, thereby becoming fertile ground for cyber threats.<\/p>\n<p>A looming deadline, however, can be a springboard. With the right plan, it becomes a chance to tidy up legacy software, tighten security and even save money. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk through three of the critical areas businesses should focus on, and how Restore Technology can support a smooth, secure and smart transition.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_09df087e4bbfe456a169230ce467c953\"\r\n    class=\"inform-sec faq-accordion-block office-list-block \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">    <div class=\"row\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"text-box\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"faq-title\">1. Understanding your current software landscape<\/h2>\r\n                <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"faq-list-accordion\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-69ebe1cc0c952\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button \" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ebe1cc0c952\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0c952\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Audit first                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0c952\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-69ebe1cc0c952\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before any action can be taken, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">knowing what devices and software you currently use is the first step<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. It\u2019s not just about knowing which devices are running Windows 10 &#8211; it\u2019s about understanding what software, licences, configurations, and hardware dependencies you\u2019re dealing with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Restore Technology\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/services\/it-asset-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">software auditing and inventory services<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">offer a detailed picture of the software and systems you currently have in place<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Through automated scans and expert insight, we can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify legacy systems or applications that are incompatible with Windows 11<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Uncover any unapproved or unmanaged software (shadow IT applications) your teams might be using<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Record hardware attributes like CPU generation (processor type), TPM status, RAM (memory) and Secure Boot enablement (built-in security features)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-69ebe1cc0cbf5\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ebe1cc0cbf5\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0cbf5\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Anticipating compatibility issues                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0cbf5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-69ebe1cc0cbf5\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Windows 11 has tougher system requirements than Windows 10. It needs newer hardware and specific security features built into your computer, like a special chip (TPM 2.0) and a more secure way of starting up (called Secure Boot). If your device is more than a few years old, it might not be compatible. Restore Technology\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/services\/it-asset-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">audit reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> show you which machines are falling short and offer cloud-based or physical alternatives tailored to your environment.<\/span><\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-69ebe1cc0ccd9\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ebe1cc0ccd9\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0ccd9\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Budget and sustainability implications                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0ccd9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-69ebe1cc0ccd9\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With this visibility, businesses can also make smarter decisions about hardware upgrades. Continuing to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">keep older machines running with updates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> often incurs higher support costs and energy inefficiency. By contrast, replacing them with Energy Star-rated units or moving staff to Windows 365 Cloud PCs is often more cost-effective over a 3 to 5-year lifecycle. And with Restore Technology\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/services\/it-disposal-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">no-landfill policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, any hardware you do retire is responsibly wiped, refurbished, or recycled.<\/span><\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                        \r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div><\/section>\r\n<style>\r\n    .accordion-item {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .accordion-button:hover {\r\n        z-index: unset;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    button.accordion-button {\r\n        z-index: 3 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .accordion-body-background {\r\n        z-index: 3 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .office-list-block .drop-arrow {\r\n        z-index: 5 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .accordion-header {\r\n        background: #f8f8f8;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .office-list-block .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {\r\n        z-index: 5;\r\n        background-color: unset;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<script>\r\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\r\n        const accordionItems = document.querySelectorAll(\".accordion-item\");\r\n\r\n        accordionItems.forEach(item => {\r\n            const collapseElement = item.querySelector(\".accordion-collapse\");\r\n            const backgroundImage = item.querySelector(\".accordion-body-background\");\r\n            const button = item.querySelector(\".accordion-button\");\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Toggle display of the background image based on accordion state\r\n            function toggleBackground() {\r\n                if (collapseElement.classList.contains(\"show\")) {\r\n                    backgroundImage.style.display = \"block\";\r\n                } else {\r\n                    backgroundImage.style.display = \"none\";\r\n                }\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Immediate hide of the background when the button is clicked\r\n            button.addEventListener(\"click\", function () {\r\n                backgroundImage.style.display = \"none\";\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Set the display based on final state after animation\r\n            collapseElement.addEventListener(\"shown.bs.collapse\", function () {\r\n                backgroundImage.style.display = \"block\";\r\n            });\r\n            collapseElement.addEventListener(\"hidden.bs.collapse\", function () {\r\n                backgroundImage.style.display = \"none\";\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Initial check when the page loads\r\n            toggleBackground();\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/script>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_ab23610ca04d4bd5609a07e7cc4995fe\"\r\n    class=\"inform-sec faq-accordion-block office-list-block \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">    <div class=\"row\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"text-box\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"faq-title\">2. Streamlining the update procedure<\/h2>\r\n                <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"faq-list-accordion\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-69ebe1cc0d2cd\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button \" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ebe1cc0d2cd\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0d2cd\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Deploying updates safely and securely                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0d2cd\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-69ebe1cc0d2cd\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Restore Technology provides a comprehensive suite of services to help you deploy updates safely, strategically and with minimal disruption:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Patch Management and Deployment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Using tools like Microsoft Intune or ConfigMgr, we roll out updates only to compatible systems, staged across locations or business units.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Software Compatibility Testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: We create sandbox environments to test how older or critical applications behave in Windows 11 before you go live.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re dealing with software that cannot be upgraded (think bespoke lab software or industrial controllers), we\u2019ll work with you to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">safely test setups, where you can try out software before making changes company-wide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, reducing the risk of security vulnerabilities while you plan for long-term solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-69ebe1cc0d4a2\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ebe1cc0d4a2\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0d4a2\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> What about extended security updates?                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0d4a2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-69ebe1cc0d4a2\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Microsoft is offering Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows 10 devices post-October 2025. But they\u2019re a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">temporary fix, not a solution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. With tiered pricing starting at approximately $30 per PC per year, ESUs can quickly become a costly crutch if not managed carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Restore Technology helps organisations use ESUs strategically, buying time for critical transitions without falling into the trap of inertia.<\/span><\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-69ebe1cc0d590\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ebe1cc0d590\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0d590\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Enabling a dispersed workforce                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0d590\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-69ebe1cc0d590\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Post-pandemic, the challenge isn\u2019t just deploying updates, it\u2019s doing so across a hybrid or remote workforce. With zero-touch Autopilot deployments, Restore Technology ensures staff can receive and configure devices from anywhere, securely and without needing IT onsite.<\/span><\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                        \r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div><\/section>\r\n<style>\r\n    .accordion-item {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .accordion-button:hover {\r\n        z-index: unset;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    button.accordion-button {\r\n        z-index: 3 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .accordion-body-background {\r\n        z-index: 3 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .office-list-block .drop-arrow {\r\n        z-index: 5 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .accordion-header {\r\n        background: #f8f8f8;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .office-list-block .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {\r\n        z-index: 5;\r\n        background-color: unset;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<script>\r\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\r\n        const accordionItems = document.querySelectorAll(\".accordion-item\");\r\n\r\n        accordionItems.forEach(item => {\r\n            const collapseElement = item.querySelector(\".accordion-collapse\");\r\n            const backgroundImage = item.querySelector(\".accordion-body-background\");\r\n            const button = item.querySelector(\".accordion-button\");\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Toggle display of the background image based on accordion state\r\n            function toggleBackground() {\r\n                if (collapseElement.classList.contains(\"show\")) {\r\n                    backgroundImage.style.display = \"block\";\r\n                } else {\r\n                    backgroundImage.style.display = \"none\";\r\n                }\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Immediate hide of the background when the button is clicked\r\n            button.addEventListener(\"click\", function () {\r\n                backgroundImage.style.display = \"none\";\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Set the display based on final state after animation\r\n            collapseElement.addEventListener(\"shown.bs.collapse\", function () {\r\n                backgroundImage.style.display = \"block\";\r\n            });\r\n            collapseElement.addEventListener(\"hidden.bs.collapse\", function () {\r\n                backgroundImage.style.display = \"none\";\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Initial check when the page loads\r\n            toggleBackground();\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/script>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_a6586f5fb751167b4e588bf70ba71ba9\"\r\n    class=\"inform-sec faq-accordion-block office-list-block \">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">    <div class=\"row\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n            <div class=\"text-box\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"faq-title\">3. Optimising your IT ecosystem<\/h2>\r\n                <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"faq-list-accordion\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-69ebe1cc0db37\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button \" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ebe1cc0db37\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0db37\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Think beyond compliance                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0db37\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-69ebe1cc0db37\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s tempting to view the Windows 10 deadline as a compliance burden, but there\u2019s a bigger opportunity at play. This is your moment to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Reduce and simplify the number of tools you use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Remove redundant tools, consolidate licences, and standardise across teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Improve user experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Faster login times, reduced crashes, and smoother updates all help boost productivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Reduce the time and effort spent fixing problems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Fewer incompatible systems = fewer help desk calls<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With a more streamlined IT environment, you\u2019re more compliant, efficient, resilient and prepared for future digital transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-69ebe1cc0dcff\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ebe1cc0dcff\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0dcff\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Compliance and security                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0dcff\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-69ebe1cc0dcff\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frameworks like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/27001\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ISO 27001<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gdpr-info.eu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GDPR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> expect organisations to maintain up-to-date, secure systems. Restore Technology supports this with clear <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">records of updates and regular security checks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, providing confidence for your compliance teams and clarity for regulators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">regular schedule of updates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and monitoring services ensure vulnerabilities are identified and resolved early, while detailed reporting lets you see exactly where your risks and protections lie.<\/span><\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body-background\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                                            src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/faq-back.png\"\r\n                                            alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading-69ebe1cc0de8f\">\r\n                                        <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\"\r\n                                            data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-69ebe1cc0de8f\"\r\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0de8f\">\r\n                                            <span><\/span> Sustainability                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"drop-arrow\"\r\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/themes\/understrap-child\/images\/drop-arrow.svg\"\r\n                                                alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/button>\r\n                                    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n                                    <div id=\"collapse-69ebe1cc0de8f\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\r\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"heading-69ebe1cc0de8f\"\r\n                                        data-bs-parent=\"#faq-list-accordion\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The end of an operating system\u2019s life doesn&#8217;t have to mean the end of a device\u2019s life. With Restore Technology\u2019s no-landfill promise, older hardware is assessed for reuse, remarketed where appropriate, and only recycled when truly necessary. This not only reduces environmental impact, but it also aligns with ESG goals that are becoming increasingly important across sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                        \r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div><\/section>\r\n<style>\r\n    .accordion-item {\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .accordion-button:hover {\r\n        z-index: unset;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    button.accordion-button {\r\n        z-index: 3 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .accordion-body-background {\r\n        z-index: 3 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .office-list-block .drop-arrow {\r\n        z-index: 5 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .accordion-header {\r\n        background: #f8f8f8;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .office-list-block .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {\r\n        z-index: 5;\r\n        background-color: unset;\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<script>\r\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\r\n        const accordionItems = document.querySelectorAll(\".accordion-item\");\r\n\r\n        accordionItems.forEach(item => {\r\n            const collapseElement = item.querySelector(\".accordion-collapse\");\r\n            const backgroundImage = item.querySelector(\".accordion-body-background\");\r\n            const button = item.querySelector(\".accordion-button\");\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Toggle display of the background image based on accordion state\r\n            function toggleBackground() {\r\n                if (collapseElement.classList.contains(\"show\")) {\r\n                    backgroundImage.style.display = \"block\";\r\n                } else {\r\n                    backgroundImage.style.display = \"none\";\r\n                }\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Immediate hide of the background when the button is clicked\r\n            button.addEventListener(\"click\", function () {\r\n                backgroundImage.style.display = \"none\";\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Set the display based on final state after animation\r\n            collapseElement.addEventListener(\"shown.bs.collapse\", function () {\r\n                backgroundImage.style.display = \"block\";\r\n            });\r\n            collapseElement.addEventListener(\"hidden.bs.collapse\", function () {\r\n                backgroundImage.style.display = \"none\";\r\n            });\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Initial check when the page loads\r\n            toggleBackground();\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/script>\n\n\r\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_48a397bb44117d86c4f4f992fa80a8c5\" class=\"inform-sec bullets-and-quote-block \">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Common pitfalls to avoid<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"service-list\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Buying new devices or software too late: Delays could lead to inflated costs or stock shortages, as seen during the Windows 7 retirement.<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Overpaying for ESUs without a plan: Use them sparingly and strategically.<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Ignoring software built into devices like printers or scanners: Devices like scanners and label printers also need testing.<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Underestimating training needs: A smooth upgrade includes prepping your people, not just the tech.<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_f499f0489bac4d9b680dca376072567f\" class=\"inform-sec bullets-and-quote-block \">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>A practical plan forward<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"service-list\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Run your audit now: Don\u2019t wait. Map out your systems, software and hardware compatibility.<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Prioritise by risk and value: Identify the systems that are business-critical and start there.<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Build a phased rollout: Reduce disruption and gain lessons from each wave.<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Train users early: Restore Technology offers bite-sized, role-focused training for Windows 11 features.<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><span><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Track success: Using simple measures like how quickly people can log in or how many support calls your team receives to demonstrate ROI.<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-5 mt-lg-0 mt-5\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-lg-start text-center img-prov-main\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_316504238-min-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_aff4b378fc906a8636e42b125cad2bcc\"\r\n\tclass=\"museum-sec image-text-block \"\r\n\tstyle=\"background: var(--white);\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-lg-start text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/education.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid img-main\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-1 order-lg-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>From deadline to digital advantage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The retirement of Windows 10 might feel like a pressure point, but it\u2019s also a turning point. For businesses willing to take a strategic view, it can be the beginning of smarter software management, tighter cybersecurity, and a leaner, greener IT footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n<section id=\"block--block_95935355b3e6e9eb109cbcce0cf0e085\"\r\n\tclass=\"museum-sec image-text-block dark-bg\"\r\n\tstyle=\"background: var(--primary);\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-0 order-lg-1 \">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-lg-start text-center\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid img-main\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 order-1 order-lg-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text-box\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Contact our ITAM experts<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With Restore Technology as your guide, the journey doesn\u2019t have to be daunting. From detailed audits and tailored deployment plans to secure patching and sustainability-led <\/span><a style=\"color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/services\/it-asset-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IT asset management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we\u2019re here to make this transition not just smooth, but successful.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><b>Let\u2019s future-proof your IT.<\/b><a style=\"color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.restore.co.uk\/technology\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Restore Technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> today for a consultation and discover how we can help optimise your infrastructure ahead of October 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 14th October 2025, Microsoft will pull the plug on free security updates for Windows\u202f10, version\u202f22H2, the last ever build of the operating system. 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