Microsoft has announced that the Windows 10, version 22H2 will be the final feature update for the operating system, and all editions will remain in support with monthly security updates through October 2025. The company is encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11, as there won’t be any additional Windows 10 feature updates.
However, users and organizations who must remain on Windows 10 are advised to upgrade their devices to Windows 10 22H2 to keep receiving monthly security update releases through October 14, 2025, when Windows 10 reaches its end of support.
Windows 10 22H2 was released in October 2022, and all editions of Windows 10 22H2, including Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, and IoT Enterprise editions, will reach their end of servicing in October 2025.
Despite the announcement of the end of support, Windows 10 is still used by more than 73% of all Windows computers, according to Valve’s March 2023 survey and StatCounter’s Windows market share stats.
Microsoft has also revealed that LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) releases will continue to receive updates beyond October 2025 according to their specific lifecycles. For example, Windows 10 LTSC editions will reach the end of mainstream support in January 2027, with the IoT Enterprise edition being supported until January 2032.
Furthermore, Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC during the second half of 2024.
For those waiting for a Windows 11 LTSC release, Microsoft suggests beginning to plan and test applications and hardware on the current GA channel release, Windows 11, version 22H2.
Additionally, Microsoft encourages users to check out “App confidence: Optimize app validation with Test Base” for tips on testing applications.
