This is when Microsoft will pull the plug on most popular Windows version – Times of India
Windows 10 will reach the end of its life cycle on October 14, 2025. In a blog post, Microsoft said that the Windows 10 22H2 update will be the last version of the operating system. Following this, all Windows 10 will receive monthly security updates until October 14, 2025, after which Microsoft will discontinue support.
Windows 10 installations operating under an LTSC (long-term servicing channel) will continue to receive updates beyond the deadline. However, this exception mainly applies to Enterprise and Education versions of Windows 10, and those running the Home version will not receive any further updates.
Even if you plan on staying on Windows 10, Microsoft recommends updating to Windows 10 version 22H2 to receive monthly security patches through the deadline, after which you will be on your own.
According to GlobalStats, Windows 10 is the most commonly used version of Windows worldwide, with a share of 68.75% of all Windows PCs. Windows 11 comes in second with a share of 18.13%, while unsupported Windows 7 is still used by 9.62% of PCs.
However, some Windows 7 and Windows 10 computers may be unable to upgrade to Windows 11 due to the new version’s minimum hardware requirements. Microsoft has already ended extended security updates for Windows 7 and stated that most devices running Windows 7 would not meet the hardware requirements for upgrading to Windows 11.
Windows 10 was released back in 2010. In late 2021, Microsoft released Windows 11.
As there will be no further feature updates for Windows 10, Microsoft is urging users to switch to Windows 11. While you can continue using Windows 10 after the end of support, the lack of security updates means your computer will be exposed to security threats.
So far, there is no word on when the next Windows version will come. Rumours are rife that the next version of Windows might drop early next year.
Windows 10 installations operating under an LTSC (long-term servicing channel) will continue to receive updates beyond the deadline. However, this exception mainly applies to Enterprise and Education versions of Windows 10, and those running the Home version will not receive any further updates.
Even if you plan on staying on Windows 10, Microsoft recommends updating to Windows 10 version 22H2 to receive monthly security patches through the deadline, after which you will be on your own.
According to GlobalStats, Windows 10 is the most commonly used version of Windows worldwide, with a share of 68.75% of all Windows PCs. Windows 11 comes in second with a share of 18.13%, while unsupported Windows 7 is still used by 9.62% of PCs.
However, some Windows 7 and Windows 10 computers may be unable to upgrade to Windows 11 due to the new version’s minimum hardware requirements. Microsoft has already ended extended security updates for Windows 7 and stated that most devices running Windows 7 would not meet the hardware requirements for upgrading to Windows 11.
Windows 10 was released back in 2010. In late 2021, Microsoft released Windows 11.
As there will be no further feature updates for Windows 10, Microsoft is urging users to switch to Windows 11. While you can continue using Windows 10 after the end of support, the lack of security updates means your computer will be exposed to security threats.
So far, there is no word on when the next Windows version will come. Rumours are rife that the next version of Windows might drop early next year.
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