Microsoft has reminded customers that Windows 10 will be retired in two months after all versions of Windows 10, version 22H2 reaches its end of servicing on 14 October.
On the same date, Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IOT Enterprise LTSB 2015 will also reach the end of extended support.
After Windows 10 retires, Microsoft will no longer provide bug fix or technical support for issues affecting the security, stability or purpose of the system.
The company announced, “October 14, 2025, Windows 10, version 22H2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education and IOT Enterprise Edition) will reach the end of servicing.” Message center update“October 2025 Monthly Security Update will be the final update available for these versions. After this date, equipment running these versions will no longer receive monthly safety and preview updates, which protects against the latest security threats.”
Microsoft recommends customers who want their Windows 10 device to receive the required security updates and upgrade the eligible system in Windows 11 or to migrate in Windows 11 in Cloud with Windows 365.
Windows 10 users who want to delay to switch to Windows 11 can enroll an extended security update (ESU) program, $ 61 per device for enterprise customers and $ 30 for domestic users for one year. This program is also available for free to consumers who enable Windows backup to sync their data to cloud or use Microsoft Rewards points.
Windows 10 devices that access Windows 11 cloud PCs via Windows 365 and can also use ESU without any additional fee, obtain automated security updates without any additional phase requirement.
The second option is to switch to the release of long -term servicing channel (LTSC), which meets medical or industrial equipment controlling specialized equipment to get updates beyond October 2025.
For example, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 Reaches Its mainstream expiration date on January 12, 2027 (only with extended support for IOT Enterprise Edition), while Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 will reach Its extended end date later, on January 9, 2029.
Statcounter Global Stats according to data, Windows 11 Finally crossed Windows 10 in terms of install base three years after being launched in October 2021. Currently, more than 53% of all Windows systems run Windows 11, while only 42% are at Windows 10.
Steam hardware and software survey It also shows that 59.9% of gamers are running Windows 11, while only 35.1% of Windows 10 by July 2025.
You can get more information about other window release ends dates Life cycle policy Through search equipment or Windows Lifesicycle FAQ Page. Redmond also provides a one complete list Of all products It will retire or reach the end of support this year.
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