In something that doesn't really seem surprising, don't be surprised if you end up trying to buy new personal computers (PCs) or laptops next year and forcibly having to settle for the Windows 10 operating system (OS).

This comes in the light of an announcement that Microsoft has scheduled a cut-off on sales for previous Windows 7 and 8.1 operating systems. Windows 8 will end earlier (June 30, 2016) while Windows 7 will be available only up to Oct. 31, 2016.

This means that PC manufacturers will have to clean out their inventory containing old Windows operating systems by that time, after which all devices will have Windows 10 in tow.

Manufacturers like Dell, HP, Toshiba, and Lenovo will thus have to find a way to sell their old machines, which will eventually mean that folks who end up buying new PCs or laptops will have to make do with the latest Windows 10 OS.

Windows 8 has been known to have some problems, leading many of the affected users to opt for a Windows 7 OS.

The Windows 7 OS should have retired as early as 2014, but Microsoft allowed PC makers to preload and sell the said OS beyond the originally set deadline. But now, it seems that Microsoft is firm on its plans and folks will have to get ready embracing the new Windows 10.

Windows 10 is actually a free upgrade for users with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. But seeing the slow transition for expected upgrades, it seems that Microsoft is forcing the hand of users and manufacturers to embrace the Windows 10 upgrade starting next year.

Windows 10 is touted to be safer, faster, and packed with innovations; but seeing how the previous Windows operating systems floundered (Windows 8 to be precise), such may have left many thinking twice on whether to upgrade or not.