Ready before the deadline
Every item has a native, web, or proven Proton path. Use the remaining time to back up, test a normal week, and migrate — no ESU purchase required.
ESU deadline planning
Windows 10 to Linux Readiness Report
Consumer Windows 10 ESU ends 13 October 2026. This is the deadline worksheet: list every app and game you depend on, get a per-item breakage breakdown, and leave with a prioritised fix-it list instead of a yes/no answer.
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Windows 10 to Linux Readiness Report: the short answer
The homepage answers "can this PC switch?". This worksheet is for the next step: planning the migration against a hard date. It scores apps and games together, flags the exact blockers that need a fix before the ESU bridge expires, and turns the result into an ordered to-do list — replace, move to web, keep a VM, or dual-boot — so nothing is discovered the week Windows 10 stops getting patches.
The readiness score (0–100) is the average migration difficulty of the apps and games you enter, adjusted for how you use the PC. 80+ means a full switch is realistic, 55–79 means a partial switch with a fallback for one or two workflows, and below 55 means keep Windows for now and remove blockers one at a time.
| Software | Linux verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | Use the web version | use the web version |
| Adobe Photoshop | Works via Wine | No official Linux build; community Wine installs are unstable and break on updates |
| Apex Legends | Keep Windows (publisher blocked) | anti-cheat blocked by the publisher |
| Fortnite | Keep Windows (publisher blocked) | anti-cheat blocked by the publisher |
| Elden Ring | Works on Desktop Linux | runs well on Linux |
The verdicts above come from the same engine — add your own apps and games in the checker for a personalised result.
Why Windows 10 to Linux Readiness Report exists
The homepage answers "can this PC switch?". This worksheet is for the next step: planning the migration against a hard date. It scores apps and games together, flags the exact blockers that need a fix before the ESU bridge expires, and turns the result into an ordered to-do list — replace, move to web, keep a VM, or dual-boot — so nothing is discovered the week Windows 10 stops getting patches.
The page targets a specific user task: Build a combined app + game readiness report before the Windows 10 ESU bridge expires on 13 October 2026. See exactly which titles break, which have a clean Linux path, and what to fix first. The first screen gives the user an action immediately, while the supporting sections explain how to interpret the result, what decision the result supports, what to test next, and where to go deeper if a blocker appears.
How to avoid a false yes
A false yes happens when a user tests only easy software and ignores the one app or game that matters most. Start with the blocker candidates: office files with macros, Adobe projects, accounting data, CAD drawings, VPN/security tools, multiplayer games, anti-cheat titles, and device utilities.
Use the examples on this page as search starters, then replace them with your own list. Windows 10 to Linux Readiness Report is most useful when the input matches the real machine, not an idealized version of the machine.
What to do after the result
A strong result should lead to a controlled Linux test, not an immediate disk wipe. A mixed result should lead to a fallback plan for the risky items. A weak result should identify the few workflows that need replacement, VM support, dual-boot, cloud access, or another Windows device.
The next action is to open the detailed app and game pages behind any blocker. Those pages contain the method, breakage notes, migration risk, alternatives, and validation checklist needed to turn the tool result into a practical plan.
Input quality matters
The quality of Windows 10 to Linux Readiness Report depends on the list the user enters. The useful input is the exact software that would interrupt a normal week if it failed: the office suite, meeting tool, image editor, finance app, VPN, password manager, multiplayer title, launcher, or device utility.
For SEO and user value, this matters because the tool page answers a real task immediately. The input area, result model, interpretation guide, examples, and internal links all support one intent: decide what can move to Linux and what still needs Windows.
When to trust the result
Trust the result after you have tested the highest-risk items yourself. Native and web apps still need sign-in and file checks. Wine paths need update and license checks. Games need launcher, save, controller, and anti-cheat checks. VM or dual-boot recommendations need storage, backup, and recovery planning.
The result from Windows 10 to Linux Readiness Report is a planning artifact. Use it to choose the next experiment, not to skip the experiment. If a critical item is marked risky, open the detail page, read the notes, and test that item before changing the main disk.
Why use this checker?
The homepage answers "can this PC switch?". This worksheet is for the next step: planning the migration against a hard date. It scores apps and games together, flags the exact blockers that need a fix before the ESU bridge expires, and turns the result into an ordered to-do list — replace, move to web, keep a VM, or dual-boot — so nothing is discovered the week Windows 10 stops getting patches.
How to read the result
Fixable before the deadline
Most of the list is clear, but a few blockers need action: replace an app, move one workflow to the web, or set up a VM. Work the fix-it list before October 2026.
Needs a fallback past the deadline
A hard blocker (kernel anti-cheat, a VM-only app) will outlast the ESU bridge. Plan a dual-boot or second device now rather than scrambling when patches stop.
How to use it
- Search for the Windows apps and games you actually use, not generic examples.
- Add the items that would stop you from working, gaming, studying, or communicating if they failed.
- Read the readiness result as a migration plan: native/web paths first, then Wine, VM, dual-boot, or replacement workflows.
- Open the individual app and game pages for the blockers before deleting Windows or buying replacement hardware.
Common searches
Whole-household app + game audit
Use the checker above, then open matching app or game pages for the full compatibility notes.
Work laptop: Office + Teams + line-of-business app
Use the checker above, then open matching app or game pages for the full compatibility notes.
Mixed PC: Steam library + creative apps + accounting
Use the checker above, then open matching app or game pages for the full compatibility notes.
Related migration guide
FAQ
Why use the Windows 10 to Linux Readiness Report?
The homepage answers "can this PC switch?". This worksheet is for the next step: planning the migration against a hard date. It scores apps and games together, flags the exact blockers that need a fix before the ESU bridge expires, and turns the result into an ordered to-do list — replace, move to web, keep a VM, or dual-boot — so nothing is discovered the week Windows 10 stops getting patches.
What does a "Ready before the deadline" result mean?
Every item has a native, web, or proven Proton path. Use the remaining time to back up, test a normal week, and migrate — no ESU purchase required.
What does a "Fixable before the deadline" result mean?
Most of the list is clear, but a few blockers need action: replace an app, move one workflow to the web, or set up a VM. Work the fix-it list before October 2026.
What does a "Needs a fallback past the deadline" result mean?
A hard blocker (kernel anti-cheat, a VM-only app) will outlast the ESU bridge. Plan a dual-boot or second device now rather than scrambling when patches stop.
Other checkers
- Can My Old PC Run Linux Instead of Windows 11? — Failed the Windows 11 TPM / CPU check? Before you scrap a working PC, list the software you depend on and find out whether Linux can keep that exact machine useful for years.
- Windows Apps on Linux Checker — Check whether Office, Adobe, accounting and other Windows desktop apps run on Linux — native, web, Wine, or VM — and the best alternatives.
- Linux Game Compatibility Checker — Check Proton tiers and anti-cheat status for your Steam library before assuming your games can follow you to Linux or the Steam Deck.
- Anti-Cheat on Linux Checker — Kernel-level anti-cheat is the #1 thing that blocks multiplayer games on Linux. Check which of your games are supported, broken, or publisher-blocked.