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[ISG News] The end of Windows 10 is coming…
by Christian Ringger 30 Jun '25

30 Jun '25

ISG News has posted a new item, 'The end of Windows 10 is coming…' The time has come to upgrade your Windows 10 computer to Windows 11 or a Windows 10 LTSC version - the extended support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025 (Windows lifecycle) Why can I no longer use Windows 10 on the ETH network after the end of 2025? Only operating systems with vendor-provided security support are allowed to connect to the ETH network. ETH Zurich Acceptable Use Policy for IT Resources (BOT) and Appendix What should I do now? If you are using a computer with preinstalled Windows 10 for your daily work, please upgrade it to Windows 11 by the end of this year at the latest. The easiest way is to use the "Microsoft Media Creation Tool" available here. This process is called an "in-place upgrade". All applications and configuration settings should be preserved. If your computer is installed with the Windows 10 Education license from the ETH IT Shop, order Windows 11 Education from the IT Shop and use it for the upgrade. If your computer is located in a lab and needs to be highly available for collecting measurement data, you may use a Windows 11 LTSC version instead of the Education version. Please contact the IT administrator within your group. They should be able to assist you or contact us if further help is needed. If you believe you cannot upgrade your computer or need help choosing the right upgrade path, please refer to our README for possible solutions or contact us. ⚠️ Please note: At some point, the network security group of Informatikdienste will begin scanning for remaining Windows 10 computers. These devices will then be disconnected from the network. You may view the latest post at https://isg.phys.ethz.ch/2025/06/30/the-end-of-windows-10-is-coming/ You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Christian Ringger ringger(a)phys.ethz.ch

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