windows support lifecycle

Microsoft’s October deadline for Windows 10 support has arrived like a ringing bell for an industry that—by several measures—wasn’t ready: large numbers of consumer and corporate endpoints still run Windows 10, many organisations face compatibility and budget constraints, and the safety net...

Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025 — but you do not have to be left scrambling on day one: there are short-term safety nets (Microsoft’s consumer ESU options), practical archiving steps (download and verify an official ISO now), and longer-term migration choices (upgrade to Windows...

Microsoft’s push for Windows 11 adoption has taken a new turn as users report receiving upgrade prompts on Windows 10 devices deemed incompatible with the newer operating system. As October 14, 2025—the end of mainstream support for Windows 10—looms ever closer, complaints mount about intrusive...

After a brief and closely watched tenure in the education technology market, Microsoft has officially announced the end-of-life for Windows 11 SE, the lightweight operating system once touted as the company’s answer to ChromeOS. Support will conclude in October 2026, closing a chapter on one of...

Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive free software updates, technical assistance, or security fixes. This development has significant implications for the millions of users still...

Microsoft’s official announcement to end support for Windows 11 SE marks a decisive turning point for educational technology and classroom computing, concluding a brief chapter in its quest to challenge Google’s Chromebook dominance in schools. With support set to end in October 2026—and version...

A decade has passed since Windows 10 first made its mark on the tech landscape, and in that time, the operating system has not only weathered monumental changes in how we use computers but has also played an outsized role in shaping expectations for stability, compatibility, and the relentless...

It has now been a full decade since Microsoft launched Windows 10, an anniversary that provides a compelling vantage point to assess not only how the operating system fared through its extensive lifespan, but also how it became one of the most pivotal platforms in the company’s history. With...

As Windows 10 steadily approaches its official end-of-support date in October 2025, millions of users face the critical decision of how to proceed with their operating system environment. Historically, Microsoft set strict hardware requirements for Windows 11, most notably mandating TPM 2.0 and...

Microsoft has once again sent shockwaves through the global tech landscape with a major announcement: Windows 10 users are now eligible for a free update that not only extends their support window, but sets the stage for a mass migration to Windows 11. This pivotal move, confirmed in official...

For millions of Windows 10 users facing the looming October end-of-support deadline, Microsoft has finally extended an olive branch. Many users—whether for reasons of device incompatibility, budget, or simply resistance to change—have stalled on migrating to Windows 11. Now, as the clock ticks...

Microsoft has announced that starting in August 2026, it will cease delivering new features to Office applications for users operating on Windows 10. This decision is part of a broader strategy to encourage migration to Windows 11, as the company phases out support for its older operating...

As the countdown toward the official end of Windows 10 support enters its final stretch, Microsoft has radically shifted its tone and approach, unveiling a suite of options aimed at making the transition to Windows 11—or maintaining security on Windows 10—a far more flexible and inclusive...

Windows 10 users around the world are standing at a major crossroads as the official end of support approaches. After nearly a decade of dominance, Windows 10—still the world’s most widely used desktop operating system—will reach the end of its official support lifecycle in October 2025...

The landscape of productivity software for Windows users is set to undergo a significant transformation as Microsoft announces a major policy shift for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) apps on Windows 10. Starting in August 2026, Microsoft will cease adding new features to Microsoft 365 apps...

As Microsoft sharpens its approach to software lifecycle management, Windows 10 users who rely on Microsoft 365 apps—formerly known as Office 365—are finding themselves at a crossroads. With Windows 10’s end of support set for October 14, 2025, millions of users are already contemplating their...

For millions of users around the globe, Windows 10 has been the steadfast foundation of daily computing, powering everything from home offices to sprawling enterprise environments. Yet, the slow ticking of Microsoft’s support clocks—carefully set years in advance—signals the approaching twilight...

Windows 11 stands at a crossroads for millions of PC users, representing both the future of Microsoft’s desktop operating systems and a significant departure from the company’s long-standing ethos of broad hardware compatibility. Now, with Windows 10’s end of support just around the corner and...

Microsoft’s recent confirmation that it will end the rollout of new Office features for Windows 10 users by August 2026 marks a significant transitional phase in the Windows ecosystem, effectively setting a timeline for the full sunset of Windows 10 support for both consumers and enterprises. As...

The arrival of Windows 10 Build 19045.6156 in the Release Preview Channel signals a significant, though understated, evolution for Microsoft’s enduring operating system. With Windows 10 entering its twilight phase as mainstream updates taper and enterprise environments brace for extended support...