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Mozilla Boosts Firefox Support, Urges Windows 10 Users to Upgrade

10/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mozilla will continue to support Firefox on Windows 10 with the same updates and features as Windows 11.
The company will deliver rapid security updates, addressing vulnerabilities within 24 hours.
Mozilla advises upgrading to Windows 11 for enhanced security tied to OS updates.
Windows 10 users should enroll in Extended Security Updates to patch remaining vulnerabilities.
Users should enable Firefox Sync to protect data on new devices.

History

Historical Context

Microsoft released Windows 10 on July 29, 2015, promoting it as an "operating system as a service" with ongoing updates. By 2020, over 1 billion devices had adopted it, reflecting its significant market impact. Mozilla's continued support for Firefox on Windows 10 highlights the importance of security updates for users who have not transitioned to Windows 11, emphasizing the long-term implications of software support policies.

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Story summary

Mozilla will continue to support Firefox on Windows 10 with the same updates and features as Windows 11.
The company will deliver rapid security updates, addressing vulnerabilities within 24 hours.
Mozilla advises upgrading to Windows 11 for enhanced security tied to OS updates.
Windows 10 users should enroll in Extended Security Updates to patch remaining vulnerabilities.
Users should enable Firefox Sync to protect data on new devices.

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