Direct answer: Windows 10 Home and Pro reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Check each device’s edition and lifecycle, then plan a supported destination. LTSC and extended security update arrangements need separate eligibility and lifecycle checks.
Inventory the actual devices and editions
Microsoft lists October 14, 2025 as the end of support for Windows 10 Home and Pro. LTSC editions have separate lifecycles. Microsoft Windows 10 Home and Pro lifecycle. Reference checked 2026-09-24.
Record the edition, hardware, critical applications and device owner. Do not infer Windows 11 compatibility from the age of the device alone. Check Microsoft’s current hardware requirements and test the applications and peripherals your staff use.
Compare upgrade, replacement and temporary coverage
Use compatible hardware where an upgrade meets application requirements. Replace unsupported equipment when that is the appropriate lifecycle decision. If you need a temporary extended security update arrangement, verify current commercial eligibility, coverage and price directly with Microsoft or your licensing provider; it is not a substitute for a migration plan.
Pilot and document recovery
Back up important data, test a representative group, schedule deployment and confirm rollback options before broad rollout. Verify enrollment, encryption, endpoint protection and user access after each migration group. Record exceptions with an owner and a target date.
For assistance, request a device and migration scope review.
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