OS Lifecycles & End of Life (EOL)
Stay secure and compliant by keeping your operating systems up to date.
The Approaching Windows 10 End of Life
Microsoft has officially announced that Windows 10 will reach its End of Life on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for any version of Windows 10.
Continuing to use Windows 10 after this deadline will leave your business highly vulnerable to malware, ransomware, and newly discovered exploits. Furthermore, running unsupported operating systems is an immediate violation of most major compliance frameworks, including HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, and SOC 2.
Action Required: We strongly advise planning your migration to Windows 11 now to avoid a last-minute rush and ensure hardware compatibility.
Historical & Legacy Systems (Already EOL)
If you are still running any of the operating systems listed below, your network is actively at risk. These systems no longer receive security patches and are a prime target for cybercriminals. Immediate replacement or upgrade is critical.
- Windows 7 & Windows 8.1: Support ended in January 2020 and January 2023, respectively.
- Windows Server 2003: Support ended in July 2015.
- Windows Server 2008 & 2008 R2: Support ended in January 2020.
- Windows Server 2012 & 2012 R2: Support ended on October 10, 2023.
Current Operating Systems & Lifecycles
To help you plan your IT roadmap and hardware refresh cycles, here are the extended support end dates for Microsoft’s current operating systems:
- Windows 11: The current flagship OS. Microsoft supports individual feature updates for 24-36 months. Upgrades are ongoing.
- Windows Server 2016: Extended support ends January 12, 2027.
- Windows Server 2019: Extended support ends January 9, 2029.
- Windows Server 2022: Extended support ends October 14, 2031.
- Windows Server 2025: Releasing soon, which will offer the longest support runway available.