What Is the Official End-of-Support Date for Windows 10?

Microsoft will officially end support for all mainstream editions of Windows 10—Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education—on October 14, 2025. After this date:

  • No more security patches or updates
  • No bug fixes or new features
  • No technical support from Microsoft

This applies to all versions of Windows 10 up to and including 22H2, the final feature update.

Source: Microsoft Lifecycle Documentation

What Does End of Support Mean?

If you continue using Windows 10 past the cutoff, your systems will still function. However, they will:

  • Become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks
  • Be non-compliant with most security frameworks
  • Eventually lose support from key third-party software vendors

Any endpoint, server, or multifunction printer (MFP) relying on Windows 10 becomes a potential liability.

Why This Matters for Your Print and IT Infrastructure

1. Security Vulnerabilities

Unsupported systems are prime targets for threat actors. The infamous PrintNightmare vulnerability exploited Windows Print Spooler to enable remote code execution.

2. Compliance and Insurance

Operating on an unsupported OS can violate:

  • HIPAA
  • PCI-DSS
  • NIST 800-171
  • ISO 27001

Cyber insurance providers may deny claims if an unsupported system was the point of breach.

3. Print Server Dependencies

Many MFPs depend on Windows-based utilities, scan-to-folder features, or legacy print drivers. Without patches, even simple tasks could fail or expose your network.

Your Migration Options: Pros, Cons, and Strategic ROI

1: Upgrade to Windows 11

  • Best long-term solution
  • Built-in support for SNMPv3, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0
  • Compatible with most modern business apps

2: Purchase New Hardware

  • Required if your current systems don’t meet Windows 11 specs (e.g., no TPM)
  • May be eligible for trade-in credits

3: Move to Cloud-Based Platforms

  • Transition print and document workflows to cloud-native MFPs
  • Reduces on-prem server dependencies
  • Enables Zero Trust and secure document access

Migration Timeline: Act Now, Avoid Chaos Later

Timeline Action Items
Q3–Q4 2024 Conduct full asset inventory (PCs, servers, MFPs)
Q1–Q2 2025 Validate compatibility, test critical software, and pilot Windows 11
Q3 2025 Complete IT hardware procurement and deployment

How Doceo Can Help

At Doceo, we bring together proven technology and proven people to make transitions like these seamless. Our services include:

  • Infrastructure risk assessments
  • Print fleet modernization consulting
  • MFP and server replacement planning
  • Compliance and security alignment

With regional locations and deep experience in MPS, IT, and security, we help businesses turn technical deadlines into strategic upgrades.

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Final Word: Treat the Deadline as an Opportunity

Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025. Don’t treat it as a nuisance—treat it as an opportunity to modernize infrastructure, improve uptime, and strengthen cybersecurity.

Start planning today. Partner with Doceo to make every system and print device secure, compliant, and future-ready.