Let’s discuss Unsupported Windows 10 Devices in Intune may Experience Limited or Unreliable Functionality. Microsoft Announce the Official end of support announcement of Windows 10 free support on October 14, 2025. There is no more free security updates or non-security fixes via Windows Update for Windows 10 Home and Pro editions.
Microsoft announced that, Windows 10 is an allowed version in Intune. Devices running this version can still enroll in Intune and use eligible features, but functionality won’t be guaranteed and can vary. Intune helps users to maintain core management functionality for Windows 10 with different ways.
The Primary reason of Windows 10 end of support is due to security, technological advancement, and a shift to newer hardware capabilities represented by Windows 11. If you are a Windows 10 users, don’t worry you have option to continue security protection are indeed limited to paying extra, or utilizing specific free incentives, through the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
If your computer cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 (due to hardware requirements like TPM 2.0), you must enroll in the ESU program to continue receiving critical security patches. The ESU program provides “critical” and “important” security updates for Windows 10, version 22H2, for up to three years, but consumers only have a 1-year option.
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Unsupported Windows 10 Devices in Intune may Experience Limited or Unreliable Functionality
Free ESU options are only available for the first year (until October 2026) for non-commercial users (Home/Pro). After that, the device will be unsupported unless you purchase new hardware or switch operating systems. For better security and enhanced features, Microsoft Recommend Windows 10 users to upgrade their device to Windows 11.
There are many Windows 10 versions are stop support from October 14 2025. Microsoft Mostly recommend Windows 10 users to Upgrade devices to Windows 11 for enhanced features and there is No more Windows 10 Patches. Basically ESU is a temporary bridge that provides critical security patches.
- Windows 10 Version Numbers Build Numbers Major Minor Build Rev
- Microsoft Products Reaching End of Support in 2025
- Updated Windows 10 End of Life Dates
How Microsoft Intune Helps Users for Transition
To maintain the Windows 10 device security, Microsoft Intune suggest some methods. It includes, Continuity of device management. Support for updates and migration workflows to Windows 11. Ability for ESU customers to deploy Windows security updates and maintain secure patch levels.
Note: The final release of Windows 10 (version 22H2) is designated as an “allowed” version in Intune. While updates and new features are not available, devices running this version can still enroll in Intune and use eligible features, but functionality is not guaranteed and can vary.
How to Prepare for this Transition
Use the All devices report in the Intune admin center to identify devices still running Windows 10 and upgrade eligible devices to Windows 11.
- Sign into Microsoft Intune Admin Center with your admin credentials.
- select Devices. Then click on All devices to view your full inventory.
Unsupported Windows Versions
There are many Windows 10 version reached end of service. Devices running the following versions of Windows 10 will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection from the latest security threats. The below table shows the Unsupported Windows 10 versions.
| Outdated Windows 10 Versions |
|---|
| Windows 10, version 1507 (RTM) |
| Windows 10 2015 LTSB |
| Windows 10, version 1511 |
| Windows 10, version 1607 |
| Windows 10 2016 LTSB |
| Windows 10, version 1703 |
| Windows 10, version 1709 |
| Windows 10, version 1803 |
| Windows 10, version 1809 |
| Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 |
| Windows 10, version 1903 |
| Windows 10, version 1909 |
| Windows 10, version 2004 |
| Windows 10, version 20H2 |
| Windows 10, version 21H1 |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 |
| Windows 10, version 22H2 |
Risk of Continue using Windows 10 after October 14, 2025
If you continue using Windows 10 after October 14, 2025, without ESU enrollment or upgrading. Your PC will be vulnerable to new, unpatched security flaws that hackers will actively target, putting your data and privacy at high risk. Microsoft will not provide technical assistance for any issues related to the Windows 10 operating system.
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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP for 10 consecutive years from 2015 onwards. He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.