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The windows 10 deprecation tag covers Microsoft’s shift away from Windows 10 as the default platform for new hardware and certification work. Featured discussion focuses on the end of support on October 14, 2025, the resulting deprecation of Windows 10 WHCP certification, and the need for OEMs to move mainstream client certification, driver validation, and release gates to Windows 11 and Windows Server. Windows 10 validation remains relevant for specific cases, including Windows 10 LTSC 2021, HLK 22H2, Extended Security Updates, and supported Server or LTSC products. This archive provides practical context for handling legacy compatibility requirements during the transition.
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    Windows 10 WHCP Deprecation: Certify Forward to Windows 11, Keep Win10 Only for LTSC/ESU

    OEMs should stop treating Windows 10 WHCP certification as the default path for new and refreshed hardware: after Microsoft’s September 26, 2025 notice, Windows 10 certification began deprecating after Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025. The practical move is to keep Windows...
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