The End of Windows 10 is Near: Are Your Endpoints Ready?

Microsoft has set October 14, 2025, as the official date for the end of Windows 10 support, and the implications for businesses will be immediate. Security, performance, and operational continuity will be compromised on devices that don't upgrade to Windows 11.

As Windows 10 stops receiving security updates and technical support, devices that continue using it will become a potential gateway for threats, unpatched vulnerabilities, and regulatory compliance issues. Modern applications are already optimized for Windows 11, so end-users in outdated environments will experience degraded digital experiences and limited productivity.

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What do we need to make the leap to Windows 11?

1. Maintain an updated device inventory
2. Understand if devices are prepared to migrate
3. Execute the update, ideally with automation, on prepared devices
4. Evaluate the results
5. Request end-user feedback to obtain their assessment of the change

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1. How do I know what’s in my inventory?

Before even considering a migration to Windows 11, it's essential to have complete and updated visibility of your endpoint inventory. Knowing how many devices there are, what operating system they're using, what model and configuration they have, and what condition they're in is the foundation on which any effective update strategy is built.

Flexxible allows you to have a dynamic and centralized inventory, collected in real-time, from all managed endpoints. From the console, it's possible to quickly filter, segment, and visualize which endpoints are active, what version of Windows they're running, and much more.

Without this first step, any migration attempt becomes a leap into the void.

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2. How can I find out which of my devices can migrate to Windows 11?

One of the biggest barriers to migration is technical uncertainty. Not all Windows 10 devices meet the hardware requirements of the new operating system, and performing this validation manually at scale is a complex and slow task.

To solve this, Flexxible has developed a Windows 11 compatibility evaluation microservice. This microservice can be executed with a single click, remotely and without interruptions for the end-user, and provides a detailed report per device, including:

• CPU, TPM, Secure Boot, DirectX 12, WDDM 2.0, RAM, and storage review
• Devices that meet requirements and are ready to update
• Incompatible devices, with details of the failing component

This analysis is consolidated into a centralized report that allows IT teams to make informed decisions and plan the migration process in advance.

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3. How can I execute the automatic Windows 11 update?

Once the compatible devices are identified, it's time to act. With Flexxible, you don't need to deploy complex projects or depend on multiple third-party tools. You navigate to the Microservices Marketplace and search for the microservice: Update to Windows 11.

This specific microservice for automated Windows 11 update:

·      Downloads the latest official Windows 11 image

·      Initiates the update while maintaining user data and configurations

·      Monitors progress and logs the status of each device

·      Allows scaling progressively or in bulk according to deployment strategy

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All of this can be executed from the central console of our solution, minimizing downtime and avoiding friction with users.

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4. How can I evaluate the results?

Once we've launched the process, we can monitor it easily in the console:

We can even evaluate the details of the results to know, in the case that a requirement isn't met, which one it is:

5. How can I receive feedback from my end-users?

After a few days, we can launch a survey to the migrated end-users to visualize their perception and have all the information, both technical and personal experience, to assess the results of the process. The survey can even be done anonymously.

Prepare for the Windows 11 Migration

The official date for the end of Windows 10 support is approaching. Don't let your organization suffer from a lack of timely planning and execution. With Flexxible, you'll not only streamline the Windows 11 migration process, but you'll also build a sustainable strategy for automation and continuous improvement for your digital environment.

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For more information or to try it yourself, request a demo from our team.

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