With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, IT departments are facing a high-stakes countdown to migrate systems, upgrade hardware, and ensure user continuity. In a recent Laplink webinar, CEO Thomas Koll breaks down what this shift means for organizations — and how to plan and execute a smarter, faster, and more cost-effective migration strategy using PCmover Enterprise.
The Urgency: Windows 10 End-of-Support Is Coming
As Thomas emphasizes, Windows 10 is still installed on roughly 60% of all Windows PCs — representing an estimated 600 to 800 million devices. When support ends, so do critical security updates, patches, and technical support. Organizations that don’t migrate in time risk falling out of compliance, exposing themselves to cyber threats, and facing escalating IT support costs.
Hidden Costs of Delaying Migration
Thomas lays out the financial consequences:
That’s up to $427 per device just to delay the inevitable. And that’s not counting the cost of support tickets, project delays, or frustrated users post-migration.
In contrast, PCmover Enterprise offers a faster, more automated way to transition to Windows 11 — often saving companies over $300 per PC migrated, thanks to reduced IT labor and fewer helpdesk calls.
Why Migration Projects Stall
Many IT teams put off migration projects due to:
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A shortage of trained professionals
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Complex, department-specific configurations
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Manual processes requiring desk-side visits or remote coordination
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Lack of robust tools for migrating applications, user profiles, and settings
As Thomas notes, "Microsoft offers deployment tools like Autopilot and Intune, but they don’t provide a true migration solution. OneDrive isn’t designed to migrate apps or full user environments."
PCmover Enterprise: Built for Today’s IT Demands
Laplink’s PCmover Enterprise is the only migration software recommended by Microsoft®, Intel®, Dell®, HP®, Lenovo®, and others. It supports a wide range of transfer scenarios including:
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PC to PC migrations (on-site or remote)
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File-based transfers using external drives or cloud storage
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OS refreshes (moving from Windows 10 to 11 on existing hardware)
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Break/fix scenarios using hard drive or image extraction
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Active Directory to Entra ID (Azure AD) profile migrations
It’s also customizable through Laplink’s Policy Manager and Transfer Manager, allowing zero-touch automation, remote execution, and rules-based policy enforcement.
A Message to IT Leaders: “We Have to Move”
Thomas doesn’t mince words: "We’re just pushing the wave in front of us. At some point, we have to go to Windows 11. Why not now — when we can do it more efficiently, more securely, and for less?"
He also shares that many customers are already seeing 3–5 hours of time savings per PC — and a drastic reduction in support tickets and user downtime.
Watch the Full Webinar
If your organization is still on Windows 10 or evaluating your migration options, this webinar is a must-watch.
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To learn how PCmover Enterprise can simplify your PC refresh projects, visit enterprise.laplink.com to request an instant download of a free fully functional copy of PCmover Enterprise.
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