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August 19, 2025

Microsoft breaks Windows reset and recovery

Microsoft is addressing a significant issue with its Windows reset and recovery functionality, requiring an out-of-band update. The problem primarily affects various versions of Windows 10, particularly the outgoing Windows 10 22H2, while Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server versions remain unaffected. Users may experience failures when attempting to reset or recover their devices, including issues with the "Reset my PC" feature and other recovery options. Additionally, starting August 12, some Windows upgrades have failed with error code 0x8007007F, impacting upgrades from Windows 10 to Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, as well as Windows Server upgrades. Although this issue was reportedly resolved by August 15, users were advised that retrying the upgrade process might help. Microsoft is preparing to release an out-of-band update to fix the reset and recovery issue and has advised users to avoid attempting to recover or reset their devices in the meantime.

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August 17, 2025

Microsoft issues Windows 10 death countdown reminder

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10, version 22H2 will reach end of servicing on October 14, 2025, marking the last availability of monthly security updates for these versions. Users have less than two months to prepare for the cessation of updates unless they opt for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. Additionally, Windows 11, version 22H2 will also reach end of servicing on the same date, with the October 2025 monthly security update being the last for that version as well.

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August 15, 2025

Microsoft reminds of Windows 10 support ending in two months

Microsoft has announced that all editions of Windows 10, version 22H2 will reach end of servicing on October 14, 2025. On this date, Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015 will also conclude their extended support, and Microsoft will stop providing bug fixes or technical assistance for these versions. The final security update for Windows 10, version 22H2 will be released in October 2025. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 or migrate to Windows 11 in the cloud via Windows 365 to maintain security updates. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program is available for those who wish to delay transitioning to Windows 11. Windows 10 devices connected to Windows 11 Cloud PCs can benefit from ESU at no extra charge. Specialized devices can switch to Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases, which will continue to receive updates beyond October 2025. Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in install base, with over 53% of systems running Windows 11 compared to 42% on Windows 10. As of July 2025, 59.9% of gamers are using Windows 11, while 35.1% are on Windows 10. Microsoft provides resources for users to check end-of-service dates for various Windows releases.

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August 13, 2025

Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in November

Microsoft announced that support for the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 version 23H2 will end on November 11, 2025. The Enterprise and Education editions will continue to receive support until November 10, 2026. The last supported editions of Windows 11 22H2 will reach their end of servicing on October 14. Users of Windows 11 23H2 are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, which began rolling out in May 2024 and became generally available in October 2024. Microsoft has implemented compatibility holds that may block upgrades on devices with certain incompatible software and drivers. Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in install base, achieving over 53% of all Windows systems, while 59.9% of gamers use Windows 11 as of July 2025.

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July 29, 2025

Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 11 22H2 in October

Microsoft has announced that servicing for the last supported editions of Windows 11 22H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise) will end on October 14. The final monthly security update for this version will be in October 2025, after which devices will no longer receive updates. Microsoft is implementing an automatic feature update for Windows 11 consumer and non-managed business devices that have reached their end of servicing to ensure continued security updates. Users can choose a convenient time for their devices to reboot for the Windows 24H2 feature update. The Windows 11 24H2 update began rolling out in May 2024 for enterprise customers and became available for eligible devices in October. Microsoft has established upgrade blocks for the 24H2 update on devices with incompatible drivers and software.

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May 27, 2025

These are the end dates for Windows 10 and Windows 11

Windows 10 support will cease for most users on October 14, 2025. Windows 10 version 22H2 will also reach its end-of-life on this date. Windows 10 version 21H2 has already reached its end-of-life as of June 11, 2024. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates (ESU) for organizations transitioning to Windows 11, with individual consumers able to secure up to one additional year of support and organizations up to three years at increasing costs. The Microsoft Volume Licensing Program starts at per device in the first year, escalating to 0 in the second year and 0 in the third year. Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 will remain supported until January 13, 2032. Windows 11 22H2 is supported until October 8, 2024, Windows 11 23H2 until November 11, 2025, and Windows 11 24H2 until October 13, 2026. Extended Security Updates for Windows 11 could extend support until 2029. Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise offers support until October 12, 2027, while IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 has updates until October 10, 2034. The support timelines indicate a need for quicker transitions to new Windows systems.

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December 11, 2024

Windows 10 (KB5048652 / KB5048661 / KB5048671 / KB5048703) December 2024 Patch Tuesday out

Microsoft has released its December 2024 security update, known as the "B release," for Windows Server 20H2 and supported versions of Windows 10 (20H2, 21H2, and 22H2). The updates are cataloged under KB5048652, raising the builds to 19044.5247 and 19045.5247. There are no known issues with this update. Older versions of Windows 10, including 20H2, 1909, and non-LTSC editions of 21H2, have also received updates, with all older versions reaching the end of servicing.

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October 21, 2024

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on two ASUS models due to crashes

Microsoft has issued a warning about potential system failures, specifically the blue screen of death (BSOD), affecting ASUS laptop models X415KA and X515KA during the upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2. The company is working with ASUS to resolve the issue, and until a fix is available, users will not receive prompts to update their operating systems. Users may encounter a BSOD during the installation process, preventing the upgrade. Microsoft advises against manual updates using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or media creation tools for these models. This issue follows a recent halt of Windows 11 24H2 updates for specific Intel PCs due to similar BSOD occurrences. Users have also reported gaming performance issues, application responsiveness problems, and inaccuracies in Disk Cleanup reporting after upgrading to Windows 11 24H2.

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October 10, 2024

Windows restart issues fixed with Patch Tuesday update

Microsoft has resolved issues related to the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday preview update KB5043145, which had caused performance challenges for some users, including multiple restarts and blue or green screens. The restart issue is now marked as fixed in the known issues list. The recent Patch Tuesday update included critical security fixes, notably addressing a remote code execution vulnerability. USB and Bluetooth connection issues caused by the previous update are also expected to be resolved. Users who installed the earlier update are advised to use a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) or Group Policy for any remaining issues. The Patch Tuesday release is significant for Home and Pro users of Windows 11 22H2, as it marks the final updates for these editions, while Enterprise and Education editions will continue to receive support until next year. As of October 8, Windows 11 21H2 editions have also reached the end of their security updates.

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October 9, 2024

Still running Windows 11 22H2? No more security fixes from Microsoft for you!

Microsoft has announced the end of support for several editions of Windows 11, including Windows 11 Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, SE, and versions 21H2 of Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise, effective October 8, 2024. These editions will no longer receive security updates after this date. The last available update for these editions is the October 2024 security update. Microsoft recommends users update to the latest version of Windows to continue receiving updates and has implemented automatic upgrades for unmanaged devices nearing the end of service. Users can also manually check for updates to transition to Windows 11 24H2.