Microsoft is affirming its plan to phase out Windows 10 by the end of this year, with a strong emphasis on promoting Windows 11 and computers equipped with Copilot+. In a recent blog post, the company outlined the future developments users can look forward to. With Microsoft’s intense push for users to transition to Windows 11, it seems that Windows 12 is still a long way off.
“Windows 10 will reach its end of life on October 14, 2025. After this date, Windows 10 PCs will no longer receive security or feature updates. Our priority is to assist users in transitioning to new PCs running Windows 11 to ensure they remain protected,” stated Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s executive vice president and consumer chief marketing officer.
After years of encouraging users to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, Microsoft has shifted its strategy towards promoting the purchase of new devices that already come with Windows 11 pre-installed. Research from 2023 indicated that enterprise users tended to upgrade to Windows 11 by acquiring new devices rather than simply updating their existing software, which played a significant role in the early adoption of Windows 11.
As companies prepare to showcase Windows 11 PCs during CES 2025, Microsoft emphasized that these devices are powered by advanced components from Qualcomm, Intel, AMD, and Nvidia, facilitating the integration of Copilot+ AI features.
Recent IDC statistics reveal that approximately 80% of businesses plan to invest in new PC portfolios by the end of 2025, while 70% of consumers aim to upgrade their hardware within the next two years. This trend is likely to further enhance Windows 11’s market presence, as noted by Windows Central. Additionally, this will solidify the emerging category of AI-powered PCs as they complete their second year.
“Whether your current PC is in need of an upgrade or has security flaws that necessitate the latest fully secure hardware, now is the right time to invest in a new Windows 11 PC,” Mehdi highlighted.
As Microsoft concentrates on the exit of Windows 10, it also plans to enhance Windows 11 with ongoing software updates. Following the 24H2 update released last year, the 25H2 update is expected later this year. It appears that Microsoft’s primary focus will remain on refining Windows 11 instead of moving to a Windows 12, despite earlier rumors that the significant 24H2 update might be branded as Windows 12. Microsoft, however, has stayed committed to the Windows 11 platform.
