Impact of Windows 10 End of Support on Corporate PC Disposal Market

The Impact of Windows 10 End of Support on the Corporate PC Disposal Market

In a recent report released by HAKU Co., Ltd., a leading provider of PC disposal and data deletion services in Tokyo, significant trends have emerged relating to the disposal of corporate PCs in the wake of Windows 10's end of support on October 14, 2025. This analysis covers the period from September 2025 to March 2026, displaying an unprecedented increase in demand for PC disposal services.

Overview of the Study

HAKU, founded in 2007, has successfully serviced over 10,000 corporate clients, specializing in the safe disposal and data deletion of PCs. The company focused on the following key aspects for their analysis:

- Timeframe: From September 2025 to March 2026 (7 months) compared against the same period the previous year.
- Area of Focus: Tokyo metropolitan area.
- Services Assessed: Free collection services for PCs, on-site HDD physical destruction, and data deletion services.
- Data Collection: The number of unique corporate clients that utilized the service at least once during the month.

Monthly Trends in Visited Corporations

The report detailed the changes in the number of corporations utilizing HAKU's services on a monthly basis, highlighting dramatic increases across the board. Here’s how the visitations compounded:

- September 2025: 233 companies (160% increase from 2024)
- October 2025: 336 companies (176% increase; peak month)
- November 2025: 313 companies (155% increase)
- December 2025: 359 companies (133% increase)
- January 2026: 224 companies (132% increase)
- February 2026: 190 companies (130% increase)
- March 2026: 291 companies (151% increase)

In total, HAKU serviced 1,946 companies in the analyzed period, marking an impressive increase of 148% year-on-year.

Key Insights

Demand Concentrated Around Support End Date

Demand for disposal services surged sharply leading up to and shortly after the end of Windows 10 support, particularly noticeable during September to November when year-on-year increases ranged from 155% to 176%. October recorded the highest figure, further indicating the rush from corporations to address disposal and data deletion needs before the support deadline.

Sustained High Levels Beyond Peak

Interestingly, the months from December to March maintained high service demand figures ranging from 130% to 151%, indicating that this was not merely a temporary spike but rather a trend towards an earlier-than-normal disposal cycle occurring across multiple companies.

Future Outlook

Although the immediate demand surge related to Windows 10's end of support is likely to level off around March 2026, the necessity for appropriate data deletion, especially for non-Windows 11 compliant PCs, remains a pressing concern. HAKU anticipates that the demand for disposal and data deletion services will continue steadily in the medium to long term due to ongoing concerns around data security and privacy.