Windows 10 days are numbered. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free security updates, bug fixes, or new features for Windows 10.
You can opt into Extended Security Updates (ESU), which lets you continue receiving critical fixes−but ESU is an additional cost and has a limited lifecycle.
So, the question isn’t if you should move to Windows 11, but how.
This is your chance to rethink how you manage devices. Microsoft Intune takes a modern, cloud-first approach that’s built for hybrid work—streamlined, scalable, and policy-driven.
TL:DR Windows 10 EOL? Intune Is the Move
- Windows 10 support ends Oct 14, 2025
- No more free security updates = risk
- ESUs are pricey and temporary
- Intune makes upgrading and managing devices simple, secure, and scalable
- Ditch legacy tools—go cloud-native
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Why You Can’t Ignore Moving to Windows 11
Without updates, Windows 10 devices quickly become liabilities
- Unpatched vulnerabilities → Every new exploit stays open. No fixes. Just risk.
- Compliance gaps → Unsupported devices get flagged. That’s audit trouble.
- Operational impact → Managing a few devices manually may be manageable, but hundreds or thousands is a big burden.
- Rising costs → Extended Security Updates (ESU) are available, but only for Pro and Enterprise editions for$30 per device, per year.
What To Do Next
- Check Compatibility
Most devices are Windows 11-ready. Microsoft is prompting upgrades or showing end-of-support warnings.
- Back Up Before You Upgrade
Use Windows Backup to preserve files and settings.
- Scale Accordingly
- Small teams? Follow upgrade prompts.
- Large orgs? Treat it as a full modernization effort.
- Modernize with Intune
Legacy tools like SCCM and WSUS are complex and fragmented. Intune is cloud-native, scalable, and policy-driven.
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Why Intune Beats Legacy Management
Traditional management = Heavy Lift
- Manual setup for every device
Devices need reimaging, scripts, and hands-on IT time to get up and running.
- Multiple tools to manage
SCCM, WSUS, MDT, GPOs—keeping them all updated and in sync is time-consuming.
- Inconsistent updates and patching
Delays and failures lead to vulnerabilities and compliance risks.
- Downtime for users
Rebuilds and missed patches interrupt work and reduce productivity.
Intune = Modern Management
- Zero-touch provisioning
Devices auto-configure right out of the box—no manual imaging or setup required.
- Remote patching and updates
IT can push updates anytime, anywhere, without interrupting end users.
- One unified platform
Manage all devices, policies, and updates from a single cloud-based dashboard.
- Faster, smoother upgrades
Treats OS upgrades like patches—no need to wipe and rebuild machines.
- Built-in security integrations
Works seamlessly with Microsoft Defender and Copilot for Security to lock down endpoints.
What You Get with Intune
- Unified management across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and Chromebooks
- Remote configuration and remediation—no physical device handling
- Scalable Windows 11 deployments using phased rollout rings
- Automated compliance and reporting via Power BI and Log Analytics
- Tight integration with Microsoft Defender and Copilot for Security
One of the biggest wins is zero-touch. You don’t need to ship devices back and forth. It’s all remote.
— James Spignardo, Director of Cloud Strategy and AI Enablement
Not sure how to handle Windows 10 EOL?
Talk to a our Intune expert about your upgrade and device management strategy
James Spignardo
Director of Cloud Strategy
and AI Enablement
Greg Dodge
Director of Solution Development
Customer Advisor, and Technical Sales
Questions Clients Ask Us About Device and Upgrade Management
- What happens if we don’t migrate before Windows 10 EOL?
Windows 10 will keep running, but without security updates it becomes a risk. Every new vulnerability goes unpatched, compliance gaps open up, and unsupported devices start getting flagged in audits.
- Is the move to Windows 11 going to be painful?
Not really. Most newer devices can upgrade easily. Microsoft is rolling out prompts to help. The real challenge is consistency—rolling it out smoothly across all devices.
- Can we phase the migration instead of doing it all at once?
Yes. Intune makes phased rollouts possible so you don’t need to do everyone at once.
- What about personal devices?
They’re risky if unmanaged. With Intune, you can block access from any device that doesn’t meet security requirements—whether it’s personal or corporate
- Can Intune help with compliance and reporting?
Definitely. Intune connects with Log Analytics and Power BI for real-time dashboards and automated reports—no scrambling at audit time.
Ready to Move Beyond Windows 10?
As a top Microsoft Partner, ProArch makes modern management real. Whether you’re moving to Windows 11, rolling out Intune, or building a Zero Trust strategy—we’ve done it. We’ll help you do it right.