It’s official: Microsoft is no longer offering Windows 10 product keys on its product pages, even if it’s only January 31.
Microsoft informed its customers about the move in January, saying the last day it would offer its Windows 10 downloads would be at the end of said month. However, while it is still technically January 31 in some parts of the world, access to the Windows 10 licensing page is no longer possible. Specifically, to visit Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro product pages now lead users to Windows 11 product sheet.
This means bad news for people hoping to make their last-minute purchases to build a Windows 10 PC. Fortunately, Windows 10 licenses will still be offered by third-party resellers, although the availability of said product may not always be sufficient.
On the other hand, while the product will no longer be offered on the Microsoft site, Windows 10 users will still be able to use their OS, because the EOS date of Windows 10 PCs is in 2025.
“Windows 10 will remain supported with security updates that help protect your PC from viruses, spyware, and other malware until October 14, 2025,” Microsoft ensures.
Microsoft’s decision to reduce Windows 10 downloads on its sites came as it continually pushes more and more users to adopt its new operating system, Windows 11. Currently, Windows 10 still has the largest Market share of Windows versions worldwide at 68.75%. Meanwhile, Windows 11, despite frequent updates and new features, still sits at 18.13%.
