Microsoft will stop Windows 10 digital downloads at the end of January

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Microsoft announced that it will stop digital downloads of the Windows 10 operating system on January 31, 2023, that is, it will no longer sell digital licenses for Windows 10, and recommends users switch to the Windows 11 operating system. Until October 14, 2025, the Windows 10 operating system will continue to support security updates to protect users’ PCs from viruses, spyware, and other malware.
Windows 10 version 22H2

After January 31, Microsoft officially only provides digital sales channels for the Windows 11 operating system. If users still want to purchase a digital license for the Windows 10 operating system, they can only purchase it from third-party channels. I believe the demand will not be too great.

Since the release of the Windows 11 operating system, Microsoft has been persuading Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 in case they need services or support that are no longer available. Even in the OOBE (out-of-box experience) interface of Windows 10 22H2, there are recommended options for the Windows 11 operating system. Since Microsoft has devoted its main energy to the Windows 11 operating system, it only makes minor repairs to the Windows 10 operating system. Even a major version like 22H2 does not have any important updates.

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