Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science

End of Life: Windows 10

Support Ending October 14, 2025

Microsoft will end mainstream support of the Windows 10 operating system on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Action Required

If you have a device currently running Windows 10, we recommend taking one of the following actions:

What happens if I do not upgrade to Windows 11?

We understand that in some cases replacing or upgrading an active device may not be a viable option at this time. For devices that are either ineligible for Windows 11 upgrade or cannot be upgraded before the October deadline, we plan to offer Extended Security Updates (ESU) for one year to be able to provide continued software support.

Once available, we will configure eligible SCS-supported Windows 10 devices to receive continued updates through October 2026. 

Have Questions?

More information about the end-of-life can be found on Microsoft's Windows 10 lifecycle page at: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-and-education.

If you have additional questions, please contact the SCS Help Desk at 412-268-4231 or send mail to help@cs.cmu.edu.