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End of Life – Windows 10 Operating System

After its 2015 launch, the Windows 10 journey is fast reaching the end of the road for support, and the Windows 10 End of Life (EOL) is scheduled on 14th October 2025 a decade after it first came out.

Windows 10 End of Life (EOL) means that Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, security updates, or new feature updates for the Windows 10 operating system.

With Windows 10, the end of support date is significant because it means your PC will no longer receive updates that keep it secure and running smoothly.

The final version of Windows 10, 22H2, will be the last one and all editions will keep getting monthly security update releases until then.

The following editions will receive monthly security update releases until that final date:

• Home
• Pro edition
• Pro Education
• Pro for Workstations
• Education
• Enterprise
• Enterprise multi-session

Additionally, current LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) releases will receive updates based on their lifecycles even after this date. Its successor, Windows 11, will become the only OS, (unless Windows 12 happens to emerge next year).

So, by October 2025, if you’re running Windows 10, it’ll no longer receive updates. Right now, a lot of people are still using Windows, with market share figures showing that Windows 10 remains the popular operating system, still way ahead of Windows 11.

When is EOL for Windows 10?

Microsoft has set October 14, 2025, as the official End of Life date for Windows 10.

After this date, security updates will no longer be provided, and Microsoft will cease technical support for the operating system.

However, there are some exceptions for certain enterprise editions and special IoT Enterprise Editions, which will receive extended security updates up to three years after the end of support date.

Why Windows 10 EOL Matters?

As of 14 October 2025, the following changes will be implemented:

• You will no longer receive free monthly security updates or bug-fix patches
• You will no longer receive technical support from Microsoft
• You will no longer receive feature updates

While your Windows 10 PC will keep working, it will become more at risk for security issues such as viruses, malware, and cyber threats after Windows 10 reaches the end of support.

Without monthly security update releases, any new security vulnerabilities that are discovered will not be patched, making your PC less safe.

For businesses and individuals, this could result in the loss of sensitive data, cyberattacks, or poor system performance over time. Therefore, understanding the implications of Windows 10 EOL is crucial to protect your devices and data.

Contact us today to determine Windows 11 compatibility for your system.