Zombie PCs: Windows 10 End of Support

The Hard Truth: October 14, 2025

That was the date Microsoft ended security support for Windows 10.

Since then, multiple Patch Tuesdays have shipped without Windows 10 fixes.

If a new vulnerability is found, Microsoft fixes it for Windows 11. They do not fix it for Windows 10.

What is a "Zombie PC"?

We call them Zombies because they look alive.

• They turn on.
• They run your line-of-business software (EMR/ERP/CRM).
• They print to the copier.

But underneath, they are dead. Their update channel is closed.

Who This Applies To

This is not a healthcare-only problem. Any regulated or audited environment sees the same finding:

• Healthcare (HIPAA)
• Finance and SaaS (PCI DSS, SOC 2)
• Education (FERPA)
• Public sector (CJIS, NERC)
• Legal, manufacturing, and any environment with cyber insurance requirements

The Compliance Trap

Most frameworks require supported software, documented patching, and malware protection. Unsupported operating systems make that evidence trail fail.

If you have an incident in 2026 and the forensic report shows Windows 10 endpoints with no vendor fixes, insurance and regulators will ask why they were left in production.

The Solution: The 30-Minute "Zombie Hunt"

You don't need a full, expensive audit. You just need to know the count.

The Zombie PC Audit

1. Scan — We scan your network for OS versions.
2. Identify — We verify if ESU (Extended Security Updates) are active or missing.
3. Report — You get a simple Red/Green list.

Cost: $495 flat fee. (Waived if you hire us to manage the migration.)

Evidence Checklist

• OS version inventory with device owners
• ESU entitlement status per Windows 10 endpoint
• Last patch date and update cadence

Don't Wait for the AuditKnow your exposure. Fix it before the audit or the incident makes the schedule for you. Request a Zombie PC Audit