Windows 10 Support has Ended: Are Your Devices Protected?
If your embedded systems, medical devices or industrial control applications are still running Windows 10, it’s time to act. Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
That’s not just mainstream support. All support, including critical security updates and patches, has ceased. For developers and product owners responsible for long-lived, field-deployed devices, this is not a drill. Staying on Windows 10 past the support cutoff exposes your customers — and your business — to unacceptable risk.
Now that Windows 10 support has ended, Microsoft no longer provides:
Security updates: No more protection from newly discovered vulnerabilities
Bug fixes: Functional issues and critical bugs will go unaddressed
Technical support: No more assistance from Microsoft, even for severe system issues
From a product development standpoint, this means your system is now inherently insecure: Any new exploit targeting Windows 10 is a permanent, unpatchable risk. Beyond that, you may now fail compliance audits since many regulatory standards (HIPAA, FDA, IEC 62304) require up-to-date, supported software – and an unsupported OS equals noncompliance. In addition, you’re liable if a vulnerability leads to data loss, operational failure or a safety incident and you’re running unsupported software.
And don’t forget about your customers. Enterprise buyers are increasingly aware of software lifecycle risks and may refuse to purchase, or discontinue support contracts, for products running an end-of-life OS.
Make the Move to Windows 11
Clearly, remaining on Windows 10 is not an option – especially for safety-critical or regulated industries. Instead, it’s time to move to a modern operating system designed with today’s hardware, security threats and development ecosystems in mind. We’re talking Windows 11, which includes:
A hardened security architecture, with mandatory hardware-based protections like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
Better support for hybrid and cloud-connected environments
Enhanced development frameworks, especially for C# and .NET 6+ applications
Improved memory management and performance for demanding workloads
But migrating to Windows 11 isn’t a simple flip of the switch — it’s a serious engineering effort that takes significant time, planning and expertise.
Many systems will need updated drivers or entirely new hardware to meet the OS’ stricter requirements. Legacy C++ or C# code won’t just compile out of the box. It often needs rework to align with modern APIs and tightened security models. Regulated products will have to be revalidated and recertified. And none of this works without rigorous QA.
This is where ICS can help.
ICS is Your Code Modernization Partner
We have significant experience helping companies modernize legacy applications and systems, so whether you're running custom industrial control software, a medical imaging platform or a factory automation HMI, we can do the heavy lifting for your move to Windows 11.
Here’s what you can expect from ICS:
Deep Expertise in C++ and C#: We’ve been building and modernizing Windows-based applications for decades. Our team understands not just the languages, but the entire Windows ecosystem — Win32, .NET, WPF, WinUI and beyond.
Proven Track Record: We’re currently leading a multi-year, multimillion-dollar Windows 11 porting project for a global industrial manufacturer. This complex engagement involves migrating critical C# applications, modernizing the UI, and ensuring compliance with stringent global security requirements.
Full Lifecycle Services: From assessing your current architecture and dependencies, to updating your build and deployment systems, to testing and certification support — we handle it all.
Position Your Product for the Next Decade
If you’re still running Win 10 your product is vulnerable, noncompliant and unsupported. ICS can address that by helping you plan the transition, upgrade hardware, refactor where needed, and test thoroughly, enabling you to maintain your regulatory standing.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation. We'll help you assess your risk, define a migration roadmap and bring your legacy systems into the modern era while maintaining stability, safety and performance. You may also be interested in our blog Modernizing Legacy UIs for Secure Systems: AI-Accelerated Offline Motif-to-Qt Porting.