Windows 10 22H2 Home and Pro

Windows 10 22H2 Home and Pro end of life: updates ended October 14, 2025; ESU runs until October 12, 2027.

Status: Paid extended support only
Released: October 18, 2022
Security updates until: October 14, 2025
Extended support until: October 12, 2027
Extended support program: Consumer Extended Security Updates
Official lifecycle page: learn.microsoft.com
Checked on: September 29, 2026

Regular security updates for Windows 10 22H2 Home and Pro ended on October 14, 2025. Extended support (Consumer Extended Security Updates) runs until October 12, 2027. Microsoft released it on October 18, 2022. 22H2 is the final version of Windows 10. Enrollment in Consumer Extended Security Updates is free with PC settings sync turned on, costs 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, or costs a one-time $30, and covers up to 10 devices. Terms differ in the European Economic Area.

Product: Windows 10
Version: 22H2 (Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations)
Sources: Page URL
Microsoft Lifecycle https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro
Microsoft Extended Security Updates https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/extended-security-updates

Page	URL
Microsoft Lifecycle	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro
Microsoft Extended Security Updates	https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/extended-security-updates

Questions

When did Windows 10 reach end of life?

Regular security updates for Windows 10 22H2 Home and Pro ended on October 14, 2025. Consumer Extended Security Updates run until October 12, 2027.

Is Windows 10 still supported?

Only through Consumer Extended Security Updates, which cover Windows 10 22H2 Home and Pro until October 12, 2027.

How much do Windows 10 Extended Security Updates cost at home?

Enrollment is free with PC settings sync turned on, costs 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, or costs a one-time $30, and covers up to 10 devices. Terms differ in the European Economic Area.

Is there a newer version of Windows 10?

No. 22H2 is the final version of Windows 10; Microsoft released it on October 18, 2022.

Sources

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