Microsoft has once again reminded customers that Windows 10 will officially reach its end of support on October 14, 2025 — just 30 days from now.
After this date, devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive monthly security patches, bug fixes, or technical assistance.
The retirement also affects Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015, which will lose extended support on the same day.
In a message center update, Microsoft stated:
“On October 14, 2025, Windows 10, version 22H2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) will reach end of servicing. The October 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for these versions.”
What Options Do Users Have?
- Upgrade to Windows 11: Microsoft recommends upgrading eligible systems to Windows 11 or migrating to the cloud with Windows 365.
- Extended Security Updates (ESU): Users who are not ready to upgrade can join the ESU program, which costs $30/year for home users and $61/device for enterprises. Home users can also enroll for free using Microsoft Rewards points or by enabling Windows Backup to sync data.
- Virtual Machines & Windows 365: Windows 10 VMs and devices accessing Windows 11 Cloud PCs via Windows 365 can use ESU at no extra charge.
- Switch to LTSC Releases: Specialized devices (industrial, medical, etc.) can move to Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) editions. For example, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 remains supported until January 12, 2027, while LTSC 2019 will receive updates until January 9, 2029.
According to Statcounter Global Stats, Windows 11 has now surpassed Windows 10 in usage. As of August 2025, 53% of all Windows systems run Windows 11, compared to 42% on Windows 10. Gaming adoption is even higher, with 60.39% of Steam users on Windows 11, while 35.08% still rely on Windows 10.
For more details, Microsoft advises checking the Windows Lifecycle FAQ and the Lifecycle Policy search tool to verify end-of-service timelines for specific editions.
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