retirement date Archives

Winsage

September 24, 2025

Windows 11 KB5065790 23H2 released, direct download links (.msu)

Windows 11 KB5065790 is being rolled out for version 23H2, focusing on bug fixes and signaling the end of service for this version on November 11, 2025. This update does not introduce new features. Users can manually install the optional update via the settings app or use an offline installer file (.msu) if they encounter issues. The update resolves login issues for users with SIM-type authentication and disconnection problems during Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions. Additionally, an Out-of-band update for Windows 11 24H2 addresses urgent issues, excluding SMB protocol problems, and resolves issues affecting Microsoft Office applications in App-V environments, as well as bugs in Microsoft Edge and printer queue UI crashes. The SMB file sharing issue remains unresolved in the OOB update for 24H2.

Winsage

August 29, 2025

Microsoft is Removing the Mobile Plans App from Windows 11

Microsoft will retire the Mobile Plans app in Windows 11 by February 2026 to simplify the process of connecting PCs to mobile data. Users will manage cellular plans through web browsers and the Settings app instead of the app. The Mobile Plans app, which allowed users to discover mobile operators and manage pay-as-you-go plans, is becoming redundant as these tasks can now be done online. Existing eSIM profiles will remain functional, but management will shift to carriers' websites. Notifications about the app's end of support will be sent to users, and it will be removed from the Microsoft Store after February 27, 2026. Cellular carriers are adapting their systems for web-based activations to support this transition.

Winsage

August 17, 2025

Microsoft Confirms ‘Last Update’ For 700 Million Windows Users

Microsoft has alerted over 700 million Windows 10 users about the need for immediate action to address security threats, following the resolution of more than 100 security vulnerabilities. Users have 60 days to choose between an extended support option for Windows 10 or upgrading to Windows 11, with the official retirement date for Windows 10 set for October 14. This change affects Windows 10 version 22H2 and Windows 10 2015 LTSB, with the final security update scheduled for October 2025. Currently, about 47% of users are on Windows 10, while 49% have upgraded to Windows 11. Home users can opt for Extended Security Update (ESU) options, including utilizing Windows Backup or redeeming Microsoft Rewards points at no cost, or paying a fee for coverage of up to 10 PCs. An enrollment wizard has been introduced to facilitate ESU enrollment directly from Windows 10 PCs.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

Microsoft is trying a new way to get you to ditch Windows 10

Windows 10 will be retired on October 14, 2025, after which it will no longer receive software and security updates. Currently, 53.2 percent of Windows computers worldwide run on Windows 10, while 43.2 percent use Windows 11. Users can upgrade to Windows 11 for free or by purchasing a new PC, but many older machines may not meet the minimum system requirements. Microsoft has reached out to Windows 10 users via email to remind them of the end of support and has introduced a new feature in Windows Backup to help transfer data to a new PC. This feature, labeled “Transfer information to a new PC,” is expected to be rolled out across all Windows 10 builds. Microsoft has also announced that Microsoft 365 apps will continue to receive security updates for an additional three years after the retirement date.

Winsage

December 1, 2024

Microsoft’s support docs are urging Windows 10 users to get Windows 11

Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. After this date, users will not receive free software updates, technical assistance, or security fixes. Microsoft has updated its support documentation and added a banner on a support page to inform users about this change. Users are encouraged to transition to Windows 11, which has stricter hardware requirements, including the need for TPM 2.0. Users can opt for an Extended Support Update program for Windows 10 at an annual fee to continue receiving security updates. A detailed end-of-support table for various Windows 10 versions has been provided, showing their start dates and end dates for mainstream and extended support. Additionally, promotional banners for Windows 11 are increasing within the Windows 11 Settings app, indicating Microsoft's intent to encourage the transition.

AppWizard

October 19, 2024

The Perfect Minecraft LEGO Set for Halloween Is Retiring Soon, But It’s Still Discounted on Amazon – IGN

LEGO and Minecraft have collaborated to create various sets, including the Minecraft Pumpkin Farm, which is marked as "Retiring soon" on the LEGO website and is available on Amazon. This set features a pumpkin house, a witch minifigure, and includes 257 pieces, suitable for builders aged 8 and up. It is designed for Halloween and may not be available after this year. Current discounts on Halloween-themed LEGO sets are limited, with some sets experiencing minor price reductions.

Winsage

September 2, 2024

Windows 11 continues to eat into 10’s Steam user share, passes 50% among Windows systems

Steam's hardware and software survey for August 2024 reveals that Windows 11 has a usage rate of 50.81% among Windows Steam users, an increase of 3.36% from the previous month. Windows 10's market share has declined to 48.66%, down by 3.29%. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 have usage rates of 0.38% and 0.07%, respectively, and are no longer supported. The most common RAM configuration among users is 16 GB at 47.35%, followed by 32 GB at 30.76%, while 8 GB has decreased to 10.16%. Simplified Chinese is the most common language among Windows users on Steam at 35.97%, an increase of 3.05%, while English has dropped to 29.79%, down by 2.83%.

Winsage

July 21, 2024

Windows Subsystem for Android gets an update, but Windows 11 feature will soon bite dust

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) received an unexpected update to version 2407.40000.5.0 in the Release Preview channel, despite its retirement date being set for March 5, 2025. The update did not come with release notes, leading to speculation that it may be a minor security update. The Android security update within WSA is still from September 2023, raising questions about the recent update's changes. Despite its rocky start and limited app selection, WSA failed to attract a wide user base and will be discontinued by Microsoft.