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Windows 10 Reaches Its End of support on October 14, 2025: Version 22H2 Marks the Final Release.

 

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end all support for Windows 10, which means key features and updates will stop. Specifically, Windows 10 will no longer receive feature updates, security updates or patches, technical support, or bug fixes from Microsoft.

Key Feature Support That Stops

No more feature updates: Microsoft will not release new features or improvements for Windows 10.

Security updates end: Regular security patches protecting from viruses and vulnerabilities will stop, making systems more exposed to risks.

Bug fix updates stop: No further patches for non-security bugs will be issued.

Technical support gone: Microsoft will no longer offer customer or technical support for issues related to Windows 10.

Microsoft 365 support reduced: Support for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 will be affected, although your Office applications may continue to run but with limited or no support.

What if my Windows 10 computer doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11?

1 GHz or faster processor

Two or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip (SoC)

4GB or greater memory

64GB or greater disk space

DirectX 12-compatible graphics card, with a WDDM 2.0 driver

Trusted Platform Module 2.0 support

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that can support Secure Boot

Extended Security Updates (ESU)

While standard updates and support end on October 14, 2025, Microsoft will offer an optional Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for an additional year, until October 13, 2026, but only for critical security updates no feature or regular updates.

What Continues

Your computer will keep working and all installed software will remain functional.

You may still run compatible applications, but their future updates on Windows 10 aren’t guaranteed.

Risks After Support Ends

Devices become increasingly vulnerable to malware and attacks as security holes go unpatched.

Some new hardware and software may stop working as vendors drop support for Windows 10

 Which Windows 10 editions (Home Pro LTSC) have extended update options

Windows 10 Home, Pro, and LTSC editions all have different extended update options after official support ends on October 14, 2025. Windows 10 Home and Pro users can access a free 1-year Extended Security Update (ESU) program, while LTSC editions offer longer, built-in support lifecycles.

Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations editions are eligible for a free ESU program for one year following end of support; this requires enrolling with your Microsoft account.

Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 (sometimes called LTSB) receives quality and security updates until Jan 12, 2027, but does not participate in the ESU program beyond its built-in lifecycle.

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 has an even longer support cycle, running until Jan 13, 2032, making it ideal for specialized, mission-critical uses like kiosks or embedded systems.

Commercial customers may purchase multi-year ESU licenses for their organizations (up to 3 years for some business editions).


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