On Friday, Microsoft once again reminded customers that Windows 10 would reach the end of its support in 30 days on 14 October.
Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IOT Enterprise LTSB 2015 will also reach the end of the extended support on the same date.
After retiring Windows 10, Microsoft will stop providing bug fix or technical support for issues affecting security, stability or purpose.
“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 can also delay to switch to Windows 11 Extended Safety Update (ESU) enrollment in the programWhich is $ 30 for domestic users and $ 61 per device for enterprise customers for one year. This ESU program is also available for free to home users who use Microsoft Rewards points, who are ready to enable Windows backup for enrollment or to sync their data on clouds.
Windows 10 virtual machine and devices reaching Windows 11 cloud PCs through Windows 365 can also use ESU without any additional fee, allowing them to receive safety updates without additional stages.
The second option is to switch on long -term servicing channel (LTSC) release, which are Windows versions designed for specialized devices (eg industrial or medical equipment), which receive updates beyond October 2025.
For example, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will reach On January 12, 2027, the expiration date of the mainstream (with extended support for the IOT Enterprise version), while Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 Reaches Its extended end date later, on January 9, 2029.
For the details of end-of-service dates for Windows release, use Life cycle policy search equipment Or see Windows Lifesicycle FAQ Page. Microsoft too There is a list of all products Retired or arriving at the end of support this year.
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