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# ![@thegrumpysysadmin Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:tiktok::7452078476622791713.png) @thegrumpysysadmin The Grumpy Sysadmin

Microsoft's Windows XX support is ending on October 14, 2025, leaving hundreds of millions of computers potentially vulnerable. Users are seeking workarounds to stay safe, including upgrading to Windows XX or using alternative methods to extend support. Many are also looking for tips on securing their devices and data amidst concerns over Microsoft's updates and AI integration.

### Engagements: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/tiktok::7452078476622791713/interactions)
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### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/tiktok::7452078476622791713/followers)
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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[stocks](/list/stocks)  #1793 [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  [finance](/list/finance)  [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands)  [countries](/list/countries) 

**Social topic influence**
[microsoft](/topic/microsoft) #34, [settings](/topic/settings) #115, [windows10](/topic/windows10), [if you](/topic/if-you), [secret](/topic/secret), [money](/topic/money), [bank](/topic/bank), [$175m](/topic/$175m), [foot locker](/topic/foot-locker), [crowdstrike](/topic/crowdstrike)

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@smittythegoat](/creator/undefined) [@codnos](/creator/undefined) [@istay4skz](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)](/topic/microsoft) [Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)](/topic/crowdstrike)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"If your Windows XX PCs been slower than a DMV line crashing randomly or acting like it straight-up hates you this could be your get-out-of-reinstall-free card.#windows #support #TechTips #microsoft #Windows11"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7575473677941181718)  2025-11-23T11:30Z 110.2K followers, 165.1K engagements


"@_Smittythegoat_ #creatorsearchinsights #investing #money #bank"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@smittythegoatclips5/video/7576940864014961934)  2025-11-26T08:00Z XXX followers, 469K engagements


"Zahloria MOGGED every SUPERMODEL on Clavicular $175M Yacht but FRIENDZONED him after😳👀#viral #fyp #clavicular #edmatthews"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyclipinn/video/7579090571902455054)  2025-12-02T03:02Z 710.3K followers, 767.7K engagements


"#champs #footlocker #fyp #foryoupage"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@rosiealvarez03/video/7579882550865186079)  2025-12-04T06:16Z XXX followers, 1.7M engagements


"The recent Crowdstrike global IT outage was bad but it could have been MUCH worse - and it will happen again. Here's X simple things you can do right now to protect yourself against another IT disaster global hack or bad actor causing worldwide panic.#Keysfan #update #work #fix #learnontiktok #Windows10 #PC #windows11 #computer #it #support #microsoft #Office2021"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7534295228724006166)  2025-08-05T12:05Z 109.6K followers, 68K engagements


"Boost Your WiFi Speed Instantly for FREE#windows #TechTips #it #boost ##support"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7576519703523347734)  2025-11-25T11:00Z 109.6K followers, 101.7K engagements


"Install Windows XX on ANY Windows XX PC with NO data loss #fix #computer #learnontiktok #drive #work #tools #Keysfan #Office2021 #Windows10"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7513598479080394006)  2025-06-08T15:19Z 110.2K followers, 747.9K engagements


"2 USB boot drives EVERY PC user should make before it's too late#computer #fix #learnontiktok #Office2021 #Windows10 #update #support #drive #work #usb #computer"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7517230325894827286)  2025-06-18T12:00Z 110.1K followers, 397.9K engagements


"Are you getting BSOD (blue screen of de.a.th) errors when using (or just starting) Windows#computer #fix #learnontiktok #Office2021 #Windows10 #support #update #work #drive #usb #it #tools"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7519063092194479382)  2025-06-23T12:00Z 110.2K followers, 47.2K engagements


"Want TOTAL peace of mind Learn how to backup your PC like a PRO#computer #fix #learnontiktok #Office2021 #Windows10 #support #update #work #drive #usb #it #tools #PC"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7519802877695593750)  2025-06-25T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 22.2K engagements


"Windows PC company locked Here's how to get around it#WindowsSmode #removeSmode #Keysfan #update #work #learnontiktok #PC #fix #Windows10 #windows11 #it #computer #support"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7528825611008281879)  2025-07-21T11:30Z 110.2K followers, 78K engagements


"Upgrade Your Windows XX Computer Even If Microsoft Says No#Keysfan #update #fix #work #learnontiktok #PC #Windows10 #it #computer #windows11 #microsoft #support #drive"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7531416849083387158)  2025-07-29T13:00Z 110.2K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Based on my research here are some varying Synology NAS solutions. If you have questions about which server and/or drive configuration is best for you please reach out to me and let me help guide you :) #Keysfan #update #work #fix #learnontiktok #Windows10 #PC #windows11 #computer #it #support #microsoft #drive"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7532778605139545366)  2025-08-02T12:05Z 109.8K followers, 40.3K engagements


"Before you spend DAYS researching which Linux distribution might be best for your needs did you know you can try DOZENS of different Linux distros online for free#update #work #fix #learnontiktok #Windows10 #PC #computer #it #support #Linux"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7534295235086552342)  2025-08-03T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 1.5M engagements


"The complete idiot's guide to Windows XX How to do EVERYTHING#learnontiktok #Keysfan #update #computer #support #windows11 #PC #work #microsoft #fix #it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7538283985986948354)  2025-08-14T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 33.6K engagements


"Support for Windows XX ends October XX 2025 - are you ready#support #computer #it #fix #learnontiktok"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7541724377805540630)  2025-08-24T11:30Z 110.2K followers, 1.1M engagements


"I am going to show you how to download and use Tron Script on Microsoft Windows to remove viruses malware and shady browser extensions from your laptop or PC#it #fix #computer #support #tronscript #microsoft"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7541724380003355926)  2025-08-25T12:00Z 110.2K followers, 53.2K engagements


"Would you believe it if I told you a Microsoft update is destroying data on hard drives Let's dive in#Keysfan #Windows10 #Windows11 #Microsoft #support #it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7544318711717514518)  2025-08-31T12:05Z 110.2K followers, 640.3K engagements


"Is there a REAL danger using Phison drive controllers and the latest Windows updates Let's talk about it#support #Keysfan #windows #computer #Windows11"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7546832903448202519)  2025-09-06T11:05Z 109.8K followers, 21.8K engagements


"How to Install Windows XX on Unsupported PCs (2025) Easiest Updated Method #Keysfan #support #windows #Windows11 #fix"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7551325146754108675)  2025-09-18T11:00Z 110.1K followers, 56.4K engagements


"Here's how to totally personalize your Windows XX desktop #support #Keysfan #windows #Windows11 #it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7553883724874599683)  2025-09-25T11:10Z 110.1K followers, 11.6K engagements


"YES You can keep Windows XX support for FREE (.sort of) #support #Keysfan #windows #Windows11 #it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7559079239534824726)  2025-10-09T11:00Z 110K followers, 49K engagements


"Lots of you are wondering why you haven't received a pop-up in Windows extending your Windows XX support for another year #support #Keysfan #windows #Windows11 #it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7561294100012600598)  2025-10-15T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 180.1K engagements


"Why does Microsoft think everybody wants AI so badly I just want a secure operating system that doesn't constantly rearrange the furniture or leave the back door open #support #Keysfan #windows #microsoft #Ai"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7561294102835383574)  2025-10-16T11:35Z 110.2K followers, 290.2K engagements


"Windows XX Secret Upgrade Method That Actually Works#support #Keysfan #windows #Windows11 #pc"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7562416681788706070)  2025-10-18T11:00Z 103.4K followers, 43.8K engagements


"Windows XX End of Life is NOT what you think#Keysfan #windows #support #Windows11 #Windows10"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7562416711547260182)  2025-10-19T11:30Z 110.2K followers, 57.4K engagements


"Microsoft thought they finally locked you out for good but they were wrong. 😏#Keysfan #windows #support #Windows11 #microsoft"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7563243096134192406)  2025-10-20T11:05Z 110.2K followers, 218K engagements


"Microsoft Just K.i.lled Local Accounts. Here's the Fix#Keysfan #windows #support #microsoft #Windows11"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7563243101775465750)  2025-10-20T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 270.5K engagements


"Ill show you exactly whats changing why so many people are about to get blindsided and what you can do before its too late #Keysfan #windows #support #Windows11 #microsoft"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7564734142353657110)  2025-10-25T11:30Z 110.2K followers, 103K engagements


"Ill show you the XX settings I disable immediately on every Windows XX install. If you care about speed privacy or just fewer headaches you need to see this #Keysfan #windows #support #microsoft #it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7564734147827354902)  2025-10-24T11:05Z 110.2K followers, 651.9K engagements


"Do you really NEED to use a Microsoft account #Keysfan #windows #support #microsoft #it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7565091531741285654)  2025-10-26T12:00Z 110.2K followers, 142.1K engagements


"Forced to log into a Microsoft account just to use your brand-new PC #Keysfan #windows #support #microsoft #Windows11"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7566304456913063190)  2025-10-28T16:05Z 110.2K followers, 197.8K engagements


"⚠ Millions of Windows XX users are walking straight into a trap and most have no idea #windows #support #microsoft #Windows10 #TechTips"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7566305367085600022)  2025-10-29T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 6774 engagements


"Best Antivirus of 2025 Revealed (Dont Get Scammed)#windows #support #microsoft #TechTips #antivirus"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7566868513109937430)  2025-11-03T13:00Z 110K followers, 387.9K engagements


"⚠ Your antivirus might be protecting you or it might be the very thing slowing you down draining your wallet or flat-out FAILING you in 2025 #windows #support #microsoft #antivirus #TechTips"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7566868518952504598)  2025-11-03T13:05Z 110.1K followers, 17.1K engagements


"Feel like your PC has turned into an advertising platform instead of a tool that actually works for you#windows #support #microsoft #it #fix"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7569062258270276866)  2025-11-06T11:30Z 110.2K followers, 43.1K engagements


"⚠ Still using Windows XX Youre walking into a disaster. ⚠#windows #support#Windows10 #it #TechTips"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7569062258538564886)  2025-11-07T12:00Z 110.2K followers, 8728 engagements


"If upgrading to Windows XX and Windows XX is free why can't you get rid of that "Activate Windows" watermark on your desktop#windows #support #microsoft #it #Keysfan"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7569062288695545110)  2025-11-05T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 65.5K engagements


"Most people think Windows Home and Windows Pro are basically the same #it #microsoft #support #windows #TechTips"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7570285293929057558)  2025-11-09T11:35Z 110.2K followers, 9400 engagements


"Your PC is one bad day away from total disaster. Most people dont realize it until its too late.#windows #support #microsoft #TechTips #pc"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7570285297821371670)  2025-11-08T11:05Z 110.2K followers, 7769 engagements


"Windows Pro vs Home The Shocking Difference#windows #support #microsoft #it #TechTips"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7570285298349821206)  2025-11-09T11:30Z 110.2K followers, 175.3K engagements


"Windows XX 25H2 Upgrade Worries Heres The Secret Truth#windows #support #microsoft #TechTips #Windows11"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7572511105470205206)  2025-11-15T11:30Z 110K followers, 15K engagements


"Make Windows XX Fast And Clean With This Easy Trick#windows #support #microsoft #TechTips #it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7572511106371996950)  2025-11-14T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 14.7M engagements


"Make Windows XX Work WITHOUT a Microsoft Account#windows #support #TechTips #Windows11 #fix"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7572511108913761558)  2025-11-16T12:00Z 110.2K followers, 8465 engagements


"I will show you what actually gets you back into your account without wiping your files begging a repair shop or fighting with confusing menus that only make things worse.#windows #support #TechTips #fix #it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7573597503078075670)  2025-11-18T11:05Z 110.2K followers, 15.8K engagements


"How to restore the Windows XX context menu in Windows XX FAST#windows #support #microsoft #TechTips #Windows10"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7573597511563152662)  2025-11-17T13:00Z 110.2K followers, 41.3K engagements


"10 Windows Settings You MUST Disable NOW (2025 UPDATE)#windows #support #TechTips #it #Keysfan"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7574828520115899670)  2025-11-20T15:23Z 110.2K followers, 2.2M engagements


"🔥 Windows is secretly slowing down your PC and most people have NO idea why #windows #support #TechTips #it #pc"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7574828843928784150)  2025-11-20T15:24Z 110.2K followers, 217.7K engagements


"Step by Step How to get rid of ADs in Windows 11#windows #support #TechTips #Windows11 #fix"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7576519739502038294)  2025-11-27T12:00Z 110.2K followers, 27.2K engagements


"5 Windows XX Fixes You Should Make ASAP (Part 1) #windows #TechTips #it #Windows11 #ASAP"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7578185955312422166)  2025-11-29T16:31Z 110.2K followers, 152K engagements


"Windows XX just took another turn and not in a good way #windows #TechTips #it #Windows11 #ASAP"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7578186930962189590)  2025-11-29T16:35Z 110.2K followers, 213.3K engagements


"Microsoft is blocking start ms-cxh and bypassnro but there is a NEW WAY #windows #TechTips #it #microsoft #support"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7579565285615668502)  2025-12-03T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 541.2K engagements


"Windows XX Hid These Settings You Need to See This #windows #TechTips #support #microsoft #Windows11"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7580670152165870870)  2025-12-06T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 36.4K engagements


"When you leave your job "because its too corp" to only become "too corp"#windows #TechTips #support #linus ##fix"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7581778718079683862)  2025-12-09T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 85.7K engagements


"Linus Spirals - Linus Tech Tips #windows #TechTips #support #Linus #fix"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7582514568128138518)  2025-12-11T11:00Z 110.2K followers, 1099 engagements


"Linus became the exact kind of Tech Bro CEO that we loved him for NOT being #windows #TechTips #support #Linus #it"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrumpysysadmin/video/7582514591574281494)  2025-12-11T11:05Z 110.2K followers, XXX engagements