 {"id":1284,"date":"2017-05-23T10:52:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T17:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moderneuc.com\/?p=1284"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:02:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T20:02:31","slug":"windows-10-v1507-end-of-life-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/windows-10-v1507-end-of-life-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 10 v1507 &#8211; End of Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Now it becomes real!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Discussing the continuous update model of Windows as a Service, one of the first questions that comes out is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>What would be the impact of not keeping up with Windows-as-a-Services updates?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it has been stated by Microsoft a number of time, we now have a clear written statement from them on the impact.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"91\" src=\"http:\/\/jorgep.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/waas_youarehere-300x91.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-364850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/waas_youarehere-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/waas_youarehere-768x234.png 768w, https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/waas_youarehere-1024x312.png 1024w, https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/waas_youarehere.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here is a summary of the first End of Service (for v1507) line announcement out of Microsoft:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows 10 version 1507 will no longer receive security updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After May 9, 2017, Windows 10 devices running version 1507 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>will no longer receive security and quality updates.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft recommends updating devices to the latest version of Windows 10 &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens if I continue to use Windows 10 version 1507? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you continue to use version 1507, your computer will still work, but since you won\u2019t continue to receive new security updates or other quality updates, it could become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Microsoft offers complimentary support to ensure your device has the latest updates installed and requires that your device be up to date before assisting with other technical support issues.<br>\n<strong>Does end of service for version 1507 apply to all editions of Windows 10?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 10 version 1507 end of service impacts the following editions of Windows 10:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows 10 Home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows 10 Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows 10 Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows 10 Enterprise (See Note LTSB below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:&nbsp; Security updates will continue to be made available for both Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2015 LTSB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more info, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/help\/13853\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Windows lifecycle fact sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Windows 10 servicing, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/technet.microsoft.com\/itpro\/windows\/manage\/waas-quick-start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Guide to Windows as a service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/help\/4015562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/help\/4015562<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally Published at: <a href=\"https:\/\/jorgep.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">jorgep.com<\/a><br><br> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: lightblue; width: 600px; padding: 25px; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;\"><b>About Jorge Pereira<\/b>\nAccomplished Information Technology services professional with over 25 years of experience performing technical pre-sales, solution selling, public speaking \/ presentations, consulting, project delivery&nbsp; and program management.&nbsp; &nbsp;Over the past few years, Jorge has focused on customers solutions in the areas of:&nbsp; Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Workforce transformation, End-User-Computing (EUC) Lifecycle Management, Modern Device Management, and&nbsp; Cybersecurity.&nbsp; &nbsp; He writes on the <a href=\"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">jorgep.com<\/a> blog&nbsp; &nbsp;and you can find him on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jorper98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">@jorper98<\/a>\nMore info about <a href=\"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/about-jorge-pereira\/\">Jorge here<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\">\n    <p>\n        <strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> \n        <em>I personally love to share my learnings, thoughts, and ideas; I get great satisfaction knowing someone has read and benefited from an article. This content is created entirely on my own time and in a personal capacity. The views expressed here are mine alone and do not represent the positions or opinions of my employer.<\/em>\n    <\/p>\n    <p>\n        In my professional role, I serve as a Workforce Transformation Solutions Principal for \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/en-us\/work\/learn\/by-service-type-deployment\" style=\"color: #007db8; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Dell Technology Services<\/a>. \n        I am passionate about guiding organizations through complex technology transitions and \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delltechnologies.com\/en-us\/what-we-do\/workforce-transformation.htm\" style=\"color: #007db8; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Workforce Transformation<\/a>. \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delltechnologies.com\/en-us\/index.htm\" style=\"color: #007db8; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Learn more at Dell Technologies<\/a>.\n    <\/p>\n    <hr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; margin: 12px 0;\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now it becomes real! 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