check before: 2025-10-14
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Copilot, Intune, Microsoft 365 admin center, Windows, Windows 365
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Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025; no updates except for ESU-enrolled commercial customers. Intune will maintain core management and support migration to Windows 11. Use Intune reports to identify and upgrade devices or enroll in ESU for security updates. Final Windows 10 version 22H2 remains allowed in Intune.
Details:
As a reminder, Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive quality or feature updates. Security updates will only be available to commercial customers who have enrolled devices into the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. For more details, review the additional information shared below.
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2025-09-19
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2025-09-19
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Direct effects for Operations**
End of Support for Windows 10
After October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive updates, leading to potential security vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
- roles: IT Administrator, Compliance Officer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-end-of-support, https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/faq/windows
Limited Functionality in Intune
Post end of support, Intune will maintain core management but new features and updates will not be available, potentially affecting device management capabilities.
- roles: IT Administrator, Help Desk Support
- references: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/06/24/stay-secure-with-windows-11-copilot-pcs-and-windows-365-before-support-ends-for-windows-10/
Increased Security Risks
Without updates, devices running Windows 10 may become targets for cyber attacks, impacting overall organizational security posture.
- roles: Security Analyst, IT Administrator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/release-information
User Experience Degradation
Users may experience issues with unsupported software and applications, leading to decreased productivity and frustration.
- roles: End User, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/whats-new/enable-extended-security-updates
Migration Challenges to Windows 11
Failure to prepare for migration may result in delays and complications, affecting user access to necessary tools and applications.
- roles: IT Administrator, Project Manager
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/windows11-release-information
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explanation for non-techies**
Think of Windows 10 like a car model that will no longer be manufactured after a certain date. After October 14, 2025, this car won't get any new features or improvements from the manufacturer, and the only way to keep it running safely is through a special maintenance program for businesses. This program is like a service plan that only certain commercial customers can sign up for, ensuring they continue to receive essential safety updates.
Microsoft Intune, which is like a car maintenance service, will still support the basic functions of Windows 10, ensuring that the cars (or devices) continue to run smoothly. Intune will also help transition these cars to a newer model, Windows 11, which will continue to receive all the latest updates and features. For those who can't upgrade to the new model right away, Intune will help manage the transition and ensure that they can still get necessary security updates if they're enrolled in the special maintenance program.
The last version of Windows 10, like the final edition of a car model, will still be supported by Intune, but without any new features or updates. This means that while the car can still be driven, its performance and features might not be as reliable or up-to-date as the newer models.
To ensure a smooth transition, businesses can use Intune to identify which devices are still running Windows 10 and plan upgrades to Windows 11. If upgrading isn't possible right away, enrolling in the Extended Security Updates program will keep the devices secure until they can be upgraded. This approach ensures that businesses can continue to operate securely and efficiently as they transition to the newer, more advanced Windows 11.
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