Microsoft has announced the End of Life (EOL) date for the consumer version of Windows 10 as October 14, 2025.
This EOL does not affect the embedded systems branch used in PVA’s production platforms.
Our platforms utilize Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 (21H2), a branch specifically designed for embedded systems.
Mainstream Support: Ends January 2027
Extended Support: Ends January 2032
This version offers a stable 10-year lifecycle and granular update controls, essential for production environments.
The embedded version, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (24H2), was released in October 2024.
Production images for all platforms have been completed, and testing is underway.
Full production builds are tentatively scheduled for release in Spring 2025 with more information to come.
Customers should not migrate to consumer versions of Windows 11 before the official production builds are available.
PVA strongly recommends all customers continue using Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. This version remains fully supported and stable for production environments well beyond the consumer EOL date.
We will communicate updates regarding the Windows 11 production builds as they become available.
For further questions or specific guidance, contact Customer Service at cs@pva.net or +1 (518) 371-2684.
Here are some commonly asked questions regarding the Windows 10 EOL and Windows 11 Support.
No! This EOL does not affect the embedded systems branch used in PVA’s production platforms.
Our platforms utilize Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 (21H2), a branch specifically designed for embedded systems.
Mainstream Support: Ends January 2027
Extended Support: Ends January 2032
The embedded version, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (24H2), was released in October 2024.
Production images for all platforms have been completed, and testing is underway.
Full production builds are tentatively scheduled for release in Spring 2025 with more information to come.
No. Customers should not migrate to consumer versions of Windows 11 before the official production builds are available.