Less than four weeks before Microsoft terminates support for Windows 10, an estimated 650 million people worldwide still rely on the operating system, and up to 400 million PCs do not qualify for an upgrade. Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 will reach end-of-support on October 14, 2025, concluding a 10-year life cycle. As a result, analysts estimate that hundreds of millions of users will need to purchase new hardware to continue receiving updates. Analysts predict that PC manufacturers will see a boost in demand over the coming year as people upgrade old hardware. Students, small businesses, and poorer families will be worst affected if they cannot afford to upgrade, experts say.