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15.09.2025

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Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool will be removed when upgrading to Windows 11, version 25H2. All later releases for Windows 11 will not include WMIC added by default. Microsoft recommends using PowerShell and other modern tools for any tasks previously done with WMIC. Note: Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) itself remains part of Windows. When will this happen: A new installation of Windows 11, version 24H2 already has WMIC removed by default (it’s only installable as an optional feature). WMIC will be removed from Windows 11, version 25H2 and later. How this will affect your organization: You may continue using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). However, WMIC will be removed as an outdated component, streamlining Windows without losing any management capabilities in Windows. By preparing now, you can help ensure a smooth transition in Windows. Wh

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15.09.2025

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Windows

Connecting PCs to mobile data is now simpler. The Mobile Plans app will be retired in February 2026. Instead, please use your web browser and the Windows Settings app. The web-based experience is available from your mobile operator’s portal for purchasing and activating your cellular data plans. From Windows Settings, you can consent to securely sharing your device data with your mobile operator and thus allow automatic provisioning of your eSIM and instant download and use of cellular data. When will this happen: The new web-based experience is rolling out over the coming months through Windows updates. February 27, 2026: The Mobile Plans app will be retired. How this will affect your organization: For most Windows users, this change should be convenient: connecting devices to a mobile network should be as easy as buying something online. You won’t need an extra app, such as the Mobile

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12.09.2025

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Windows

On October 14, 2025, Windows 10, version 22H2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) will reach end of servicing. October 14, 2025 will also mark the end of support for Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015. The October 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for these versions. After this date, devices running these versions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.When this will happenWindows 10, version 22H2 will reach end of servicing on October 14, 2025. Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025.How this will affect your organizationThe October 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for these versions. After this date, no further security updates, bug

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12.09.2025

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Windows

On October 14, 2025, Windows 11, version 22H2 (Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) will reach end of servicing. The October 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for this version. After this date, devices running this version will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.As always, we recommend that you update your devices to the latest version of Windows 11. For detailed information, see the Windows 11, version 22H2 reaching end of updates (Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise) lifecycle page. For information about servicing timelines and lifecycle, see Windows 11 release information, Lifecycle FAQ - Windows, and Microsoft Lifecycle Policy search tool.

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11.09.2025

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Windows

Starting with the September 2025 security update, IT admins can configure an initial Start menu layout that users can later customize. If you’ve used the Configure Start Pins policy previously, it would revert user personalization to the IT-set configuration after a restart. The enhanced policy allows user changes to persist. This new capability is available to you through configuration service providers (CSP) today, and the Group Policy (GPO) will follow in October. When will this happen: September 2025 security update: The enhanced CSP policy is available to configure using Microsoft Intune or other mobile device management (MDM) tools. October 2025: The GPO policy will be available for commercial use. The GPO will also support a locked down layout experience (bringing parity to current CSP policy). How this will affect your organization: The enhanced Configure Start Pins policy CSP no

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11.09.2025

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Windows

On November 11, 2025, Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro editions) will reach end of servicing. The November 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for these editions. After this date, devices running these editions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.As always, we recommend that you update your devices to the latest version of Windows 11. For detailed information, see the Windows 11, version 23H2 reaching end of updates (Home, Pro) lifecycle page. For information about servicing timelines and lifecycle, see Windows 11 release information, Lifecycle FAQ - Windows, and Microsoft Lifecycle Policy search tool.