Windows 10 vs 11 end of support
Home and Pro 22H2 revisions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 will end security support updates in October 2025 and October 2024, respectively. Yes, Windows 11 22H2 support ends before Windows 10 does. This is because 22H2 is the last major version of Windows 10. Windows 10 revision 21H2 was already discontinued as of June 2023. Versions can be upgraded automatically or through a free USB installation disk downloaded from Microsoft.
Windows 10 and 11 life cycle comparison table.
| Version | Windows 10 End Support | Windows 11 End Support |
|---|---|---|
| 24H2 | Oct 13, 2026 | |
| 23H2 | Nov 11, 2025 | |
| 22H2 | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 8, 2024 |
| 21H2 | Jun 13, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 |
Support for Server 2019 ends in January 2029, while Server 2022 support ends in October 2031.
Windows Vista no longer supported
As of 2011 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is no longer supported. Also Vista Service pack 2 not supported since 2017. Means you won't get any more Microsoft security updates. You may be eligible to update to Windows 10 or 11 for free.
Apple Mac software support
The latest macOS version is Sequoia (version 15), announced on June 10, 2024, and it is the successor to macOS Sonoma. Apple does not explicitly publish support dates for macOS versions. Mac computers are generally upgradable to the next macOS version within seven years. After that, they continue to receive security updates for an additional two years.
Windows vs Mac lifespans
Judging by the Windows 8 to 11 lifecycles, Windows computers typically have a lifespan of around nine years, making Mac update cycle similar to that of Windows.
Why to update ?
Upgrading your system is essential to safeguard against security vulnerabilities. One of the most severe vulnerabilities occurred in the WannaCry attack in 2017, where computers could be taken over without user interaction. Fortunately, Microsoft released a relevant security patch before the virus exploited this vulnerability, ensuring that patched computers were not affected.