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Microsoft to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025

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Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. This includes all editions of Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015. After this date, no further security updates, bug fixes, or technical assistance will be provided. Users must upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to continue receiving support. The end of support affects Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions. Microsoft advises users to migrate to Windows 11 or use the ESU program, which offers one year of extended support for a fee. Alternatively, users can switch to Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases for specialized devices.

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  1. 13.09.2025 19:20 1 articles · 16d ago

    Microsoft to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025

    Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach the end of support on October 14, 2025. This includes all editions of Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015. Users must upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to continue receiving support. The ESU program offers one year of extended support for a fee. Alternatively, users can switch to Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases for specialized devices.

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  • Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015 will reach the end of extended support on October 14, 2025.

    First reported: 13.09.2025 19:20
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  • Windows 10, version 22H2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) will reach end of servicing on October 14, 2025.

    First reported: 13.09.2025 19:20
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  • After October 14, 2025, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates.

    First reported: 13.09.2025 19:20
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  • The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program offers one year of extended support for a fee of $30 for home users and $61 per device for enterprise customers.

    First reported: 13.09.2025 19:20
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  • Windows 10 Virtual Machines and devices accessing Windows 11 Cloud PCs via Windows 365 can use ESU at no additional charge.

    First reported: 13.09.2025 19:20
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  • Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will reach the Mainstream End Date on January 12, 2027, with extended support for the IoT Enterprise edition.

    First reported: 13.09.2025 19:20
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  • Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 reaches its Extended End Date on January 9, 2029.

    First reported: 13.09.2025 19:20
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