support transition Archives

Winsage

August 17, 2026

Windows Server 2022 reaches end of mainstream support in 60 days

Microsoft has announced that the mainstream end date for Windows Server 2022 is set for October 13, 2026, after which it will enter extended support until October 14, 2031. Windows Server 2022 became generally available in September 2021 and is part of the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) offering, which guarantees a decade of support. Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows Server 2025, which will be generally available in November 2024, and will reach its end of support on November 13, 2029, with five years of extended support until November 14, 2034. A free 180-day trial of Windows Server 2025 is available. Additionally, hotpatching for Windows Server 2022 will be extended until October 2027 for Datacenter: Azure Edition systems. The free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program has been extended by an additional year, and Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise and Education editions will end updates on November 10, 2026, with a recommendation to upgrade to Windows 11 25H2.

Winsage

October 11, 2025

Microsoft’s Free Windows Offer—You Have 72 Hours To Act

Users operating on Windows 10 must enroll in Microsoft's free Extended Security Updates (ESU) program before October 14, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted security updates. Enrollment in the ESU program remains available until it expires on October 14, 2026, but delaying enrollment will result in a gap in security updates. Missing the October 14 deadline does not prevent enrollment in the ESU program, but devices will be more vulnerable during any non-enrollment period. Enrolling in the ESU program does not hinder upgrading to Windows 11 if the PC meets eligibility criteria. Kaspersky experts have raised concerns about privacy implications of requiring a Microsoft account for Windows 11 setup. Nearly 40% of Windows computers still run on Windows 10, with many being fully functional but not compatible with Windows 11. Users have a year to navigate these changes before the next deadline approaches.

Winsage

September 30, 2025

Microsoft Windows Free Offer: Act Now Before It’s Too Late. Deadline Passes In 2 Weeks

Microsoft will officially cease support for Windows 10 on October 14. Users can extend support for an additional year through the Windows Extended Support Updates (ESU) program, which can be accessed without a fee by signing in with a Microsoft account and syncing PC settings to the cloud or redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Reward points. For residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), there is no requirement to sync settings to OneDrive to benefit from the ESU program, although they still need to enroll and authenticate with a Microsoft account every 60 days.

Winsage

July 31, 2025

Nvidia announces end of GPU driver updates for GeForce 10-series, Windows 10

Nvidia will provide quarterly security updates for its Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs until October 2028, ensuring users can continue to use these older graphics cards without security vulnerabilities. The company previously announced that CUDA support for these architectures has reached "feature complete" status, marking the end of further development. As of June 2025, Windows 10 powers over a third of PCs surveyed in the Steam Hardware Survey, while Windows 11 has over 60 percent market share.

Winsage

November 2, 2024

Microsoft is asking for 30 of your American dollars to keep Windows 10 safe for a year after it’s put out to pasture

Windows 10 users will lose official support from Microsoft on October 14, 2025. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program will be available to consumers for the first time, allowing users of older systems to receive critical security updates for an additional year. The ESU program is a temporary solution and not intended as a long-term fix. Consumers will pay a fee for a single year of security updates, while businesses will face escalating costs that double each year. If a business joins in the second year, it must also pay for the first year's updates, as the ESUs are cumulative. The ESU program provides a way to maintain security for Windows 10 users before transitioning to Windows 11.

Winsage

October 14, 2024

Exactly One Year to Go Until Support Ends for Windows 10

Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, ending free system updates, technical assistance, and critical security patches. Approximately 240 million computers globally, or one in five running Windows 10, may be at risk of obsolescence due to hardware incompatibility with Windows 11. Businesses are advised to verify device compatibility, develop an upgrade plan, and consider alternatives like Linux or Google’s OS Flex. It is also recommended to back up sensitive data before transitioning and to invest in third-party security software if continuing to use Windows 10 after the support deadline.