Windows 10 turned 10 this week, marking a milestone in Microsoft’s operating system legacy. Launched to erase the bitter memory of Windows 8, it ultimately became Microsoft’s most widely used OS. Yet its journey was anything but smooth.
In its early years, Windows 10 was chaotic. Microsoft pushed hard for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, hoping to unify PC and mobile experiences—even as support for Windows phones faded. The 2017 “Creators Update” packed in flashy but underused features like Paint 3D and the Mixed Reality Portal, earning criticism for bloating the OS.
Frequent feature updates—every six months—added to the instability. The infamous Version 1809 update was so buggy it had to be pulled, forcing Microsoft to revise its entire update process. Even version naming created confusion, with “Version 2004” released in 2020, prompting a switch to clearer labels like 21H2.
Despite early stumbles, Windows 10 matured into a stable, reliable platform. But its end is now in sight, with support officially ending on October 14, 2025. As we look ahead to Windows 11 and beyond, Windows 10 will be remembered not just for its rocky beginnings, but for its decade of resilience and evolution.
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