Today, October 14, 2025, Windows 10 has reached
end of support*. The October 2025 monthly security update is the final update available for the last supported versions: Windows 10, version 22H2 (
Home,
Pro,
Enterprise,
Education, and
IoT Enterprise editions),
Windows 10 2015 LTSB, and
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015. Devices running these versions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.
*Note: Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) and Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases are subject to different lifecycle support policies. Check out the
Microsoft lifecycle website for more information.
When this will happen
Today, October 14, 2025, Windows 10 has reached end of support.
How this will affect your organization
The October 2025 monthly security update is the final update available for these versions. After today, no further security updates, bug fixes, or technical support will be provided. Devices running these unsupported versions may become vulnerable to security threats, compliance risks, and increased exposure to cyberattacks.
What you need to do to prepare
- Inventory your devices to identify those still running Windows 10, version 22H2, Windows 10 2015 LTSB, and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015.
- Upgrade eligible devices to Windows 11 using solutions like Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopatch, or Windows Autopilot.
- Enroll eligible devices in the Windows 10 ESU program, if they cannot be upgraded, to continue receiving critical security updates.
Additional information: