Microsoft has reminded customers that Windows 10 will be retired in two months after all editions of Windows 10, version 22H2 reach their end of servicing on October 14.
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 is retired, Microsoft will no longer provide bug fixes or technical assistance for issues affecting the system’s security, stability, or usability.
“On October 14, 2025, Windows 10, version 22H2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) will reach end of servicing,” the company announced in a message center update. “The October 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for these versions. After this date, devices running these versions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.”
Microsoft advises customers who want their Windows 10 devices to keep receiving essential security updates and bug fixes to upgrade eligible systems to Windows 11 or migrate to Windows 11 in the cloud with Windows 365.
Windows 10 users who want to delay switching to Windows 11 can enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, $61 per device for one year for enterprise customers and $30 for home users. This program is also available for free to consumers who enable Windows Backup to sync their data to the cloud or use Microsoft Rewards points to enroll.
Windows 10 devices that access Windows 11 Cloud PCs via Windows 365 and Virtual Machines can also use ESU at no additional charge, receiving automatic security updates without requiring any extra steps.
The other option is to switch to Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases, which cater to specialized devices such as those controlling medical or industrial equipment, to receive updates beyond October 2025.
For instance, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 reaches its Mainstream End Date on January 12, 2027 (with extended support for the IoT Enterprise edition only), while Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 will reach its Extended End Date two years later, on January 9, 2029.
According to Statcounter Global Stats data, Windows 11 has finally surpassed Windows 10 in terms of install base three years after its launch in October 2021. Currently, over 53% of all Windows systems run Windows 11, while only 42% are on Windows 10.
Steam’s Hardware & Software Survey also shows that 59.9% of gamers are running Windows 11, while only 35.1% use Windows 10 as of July 2025.
You can find more information regarding the end-of-service dates of other Windows releases using the Lifecycle Policy search tool or via the Windows Lifecycle FAQ page. Redmond also provides a complete list of all products that will be retired or will reach the end of support this year.
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