The era of Windows 10 is coming to an end, as Microsoft recently confirmed that the upcoming 22H2 version will be the final feature update for the popular operating system. According to the tech giant, all editions of Windows 10 22H2, including Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, Pro Education, Workstation Pro, and IoT Enterprise, will end support on October 14, 2025.
Over 73% of Windows PCs are still Running Windows 10
Jason Leznek, principal product manager for Windows servicing and delivery at Microsoft, emphasized the importance of transitioning to Windows 11, which will receive ongoing feature updates. He recommended users make the move as soon as possible to benefit from the latest features and security updates. Despite this advice, Valve‘s March 2023 survey and StatCounter’s Windows market share statistics indicate that over 73% of Windows PCs still use Windows 10 today.
While the end of feature updates for Windows 10 might seem like bad news, Microsoft assures users that all versions will receive monthly security updates until October 14, 2025. Additionally, Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases will continue to receive updates according to their specific lifecycle. Windows 10 LTSC editions, for instance, will end mainstream support in January 2027, except for IoT Enterprise, which will receive support until January 2032.
In a separate announcement, Microsoft also revealed its plan to release the long-term support version of Windows 11 in the second half of 2024. The new version will include Windows 11 Enterprise Edition LTSC and Windows 11 Internet of Things Enterprise Edition LTSC, the first LTSC version of Windows 11 with a support cycle of up to 5 years.
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