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The big question for my organization is, How long will Windows 10 be available. Microsoft life cycle page for Windows 10 states "Microsoft will continue to support at least one Windows 10 Semi-Annual Channel until October 14, 2025."
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro#:~:text=Releases%20%20%20%20Version%20%20%20,%20%2012%2F08%2F2020%20%207%20more%20rows%20
This leads me to think that there is a possibility of 8 more releases of Windows 10, (21h2, 22H1, 22H2, 23h1, 23H2, 24H1, 24H2, 25H1) Can you confirm that 25H1 will be the last version of Windows 10? However the language is "at least one Windows 10 Semi-Annual Channel" so its theoretical that MS stops Windows 10 at 2xHx and continues to support security updates until 2025. When will we know that Windows 10 will stop getting feature updates.
Namrata_Bachwani
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MicrosoftChristian - thank you for your question. Microsoft will absolutely honor the Windows 10 lifecycle, which means at least one version will be supported till Oct 2025. We do not have information to share on the specific upcoming releases of Windows 10 beyond 21H2. However, you can be sure that your Win 10 devices will be protected till Oct 2025.
- Just to clarify, By Semi-Annual Channel we are referring to one of two feature updates that was released for that given year. This Semi-Annual Channel support is different from the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) that has a 2-3 year support cycle. Is this correct ?
- Jason_LeznekYes. The LTSC lifecycle is different. The current one (based on 1809) is supported through January, 2029. We will have a new LTSC in the Fall (based on 21H2) which will be supported for five years (2026).
