Microsoft's decision to keep Microsoft Edge and the WebView2 runtime receiving updates on Windows 10 through at least October 2028 changes the migration calculus for millions of users — but it is a tactical reprieve, not a permanent fix for an aging operating system.
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Microsoft’s recent clarification that Microsoft Edge — and the Microsoft WebView2 runtime that powers many modern Windows apps — will continue to receive security and quality updates on Windows 10 (version 22H2) through at least October 2028 is a meaningful shift in the post‑end‑of‑life...
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Microsoft has clarified that Microsoft Edge — and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime — will continue to receive security and quality updates on Windows 10 (version 22H2) through at least October 2028, even though the Windows 10 operating system itself reaches its end-of-support milestone on October...
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Microsoft’s recent lifecycle clarification — that Microsoft Edge (and the WebView2 runtime) will continue to receive security and quality updates on Windows 10, version 22H2, well after the operating system itself reaches end-of-support — reshapes migration timelines for millions of users and...
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Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028, even though the Windows 10 operating system itself reaches end of support on October 14, 2025 — a separation that changes migration...
Microsoft has made a clear, consequential distinction in the lifecycles of its platform and browser: Windows 10’s operating system support ends on October 14, 2025, but Microsoft Edge and the WebView2 runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028 — a...
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Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028, ensuring that Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), WebView-dependent applications, and Edge-powered experiences like Copilot-related...
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A single consumer’s courtroom challenge has transformed Microsoft’s planned Windows 10 sunset from a scheduled lifecycle event into a high-stakes debate about security, forced obsolescence, and how dominant platform vendors manage transitions to AI‑centric ecosystems. The complaint—filed in...
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Microsoft’s slow-but-steady retirement of Windows 10 has accelerated into a clear endgame: the company has shut down the Windows 10 Beta testing channel, confirmed a hard end-of-support date for the platform, and rolled out a narrowly scoped consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that...
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The end of support for Windows 10 is no longer a distant speck on the horizon—it's right around the corner, and for millions of PC users, that looming October 14, 2025 deadline marks a pivotal moment. Microsoft’s message is unambiguous: after that date, Windows 10 will stop receiving free...
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For organizations contemplating a migration from Windows 10 domain-joined and co-managed devices to a truly cloud-native Windows 11 environment using Microsoft Intune, the path is now both clearer and more pressing than ever. The momentum behind Microsoft’s cloud management tools, especially...
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Microsoft has announced a significant policy change affecting organizations using legacy versions of Exchange Server. Starting October 1, 2025, the company will block native public folder migrations from Exchange Server 2010 and earlier to Exchange Online. This move is part of Microsoft's...
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As the October 2025 end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, the urgency for users to transition to Windows 11 intensifies. This shift is not merely a routine upgrade but a critical move to ensure continued security, performance, and access to new features.
Understanding the Impending...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users and organizations are increasingly considering the transition to Windows 11. This shift is not merely a routine upgrade but a significant move that requires careful planning and execution.
Understanding the Impending...
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For IT administrators and business leaders still running on-premises Exchange Server or Skype for Business servers, the coming months signal a period of both opportunity and urgency. Microsoft has announced a crucial extension in support for select versions of these workplace cornerstones...
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Microsoft has announced a critical update regarding the support lifecycle of its Exchange Server and Skype for Business products. As of October 14, 2025, support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, as well as Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019, will officially end. To assist organizations in...
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In the constantly shifting terrain of enterprise IT, organizations face mounting pressure to modernize legacy workloads and embrace cloud-native architectures, all while minimizing business disruption. Among the most mission-critical assets in this transition are SQL Server databases—backbones...
Microsoft has announced an extension of its security update programs for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, as well as Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019. This decision comes in response to customer feedback indicating that while many organizations have initiated migrations to newer platforms...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, organizations must proactively prepare for the transition to Windows 11 to maintain security, compliance, and operational efficiency. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has provided comprehensive guidance to assist...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to assist users who are not yet ready to transition to Windows 11. This initiative offers a temporary solution to maintain security on Windows 10 devices...
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