CERT-In Advisory
CIAD-2025-0023
End of Support of Microsoft Windows 10
Original Issue Date: June 21, 2025
Systems Affected
Description
Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Windows 10 is approaching the end of their support lifecycle on 14 October 2025. After this date, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support from Microsoft. Systems running on Windows 10 will become increasingly susceptible to zero-day attacks, malicious software, ransomware, and phishing attacks.
Users of Windows 10 are recommended upgrading to Windows 11 to continue receiving critical security updates.
Individual consumers and organizations who need more time to transition to Windows 11 have the option of enrolling in the paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for critical patches. The ESU program does not extend the official product lifecycle or offer full technical support for the product beyond its lifecycle.
Vendor Information
Microsoft
https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/end-of-support
References
https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/end-of-support
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2024/10/31/how-to-prepare-for-windows-10-end-of-support-by-moving-to-windows-11-today/
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates/4102628
Disclaimer
The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.
Contact Information
Email: info@cert-in.org.in Phone: +91-11-22902657
Postal address
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
Electronics Niketan
6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003
India
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