Microsoft ended support for Windows 10—including security updates—on October 14, 2025. It's possible to keep using Windows 10 safely for a few more years, but I don't think it's worth the hassle.

With Disk2Vhd, you can convert Windows 10 into a virtual system without much prior knowledge. The advantage of the freeware is that it’s started directly in the Windows installation to be virtualized.

Support for Windows 10 ended last year, but given the lukewarm reaction to Windows 11, the potential security risks aren't enough reason for many people to upgrade. Microsoft recommends upgrading to ...