Important lifecycle information
Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2 reached end of standard support on 14 October 2025
Microsoft no longer provides free security updates, feature updates or standard technical assistance for this release. Eligible commercial devices may obtain paid Extended Security Updates separately. ESU is not included with this product. Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC and LTSB releases follow separate lifecycle policies and are not sold on this page.
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Windows 10 Enterprise for controlled legacy workloads
A clearly disclosed option for eligible organisations that must retain Windows 10 because of application, hardware or operational compatibility. Confirm your qualifying operating system and licence entitlement before ordering.
Final standard release: Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2- Choose coverage for the required number of eligible PCs
- Digital delivery with installation guidance
- End-of-support and ESU status disclosed before purchase
Select the required PC quantity in the product options above. Do not purchase until the licence type and qualifying-OS requirement shown for your option match your environment.
Make the right purchase
Is standard Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2 right for you?
This product is intended for a narrow legacy-use case in 2026. Use the two lists below before selecting a licence quantity.
Potentially suitable when
- A verified business application or device still requires Windows 10.
- Your organisation has documented its qualifying operating-system entitlement.
- You understand that standard Microsoft support has ended.
- You have a migration plan, compensating controls or eligible ESU coverage.
- The selected licence channel supports your deployment and activation method.
Choose another product when
- You want Microsoft's current, normally supported desktop platform.
- You expect free Windows 10 security updates after 14 October 2025.
- You need Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, LTSB or IoT Enterprise LTSC.
- You have only Windows Home and have not confirmed upgrade eligibility.
- You need an unrestricted retail-style licence for a device with no qualifying OS.
Required pre-purchase check
Licence and eligibility checklist
Windows Enterprise rights vary by licensing program. Microsoft states that Windows acquired through volume licensing can require a qualifying operating system on the licensed device. The exact supplied channel must be confirmed before this page makes installation, transfer or upgrade promises.
Qualifying OS
Confirm the edition already licensed on every target PC. Do not assume Windows Home automatically qualifies for a commercial Enterprise upgrade.
Licence channel
Identify whether the supplied entitlement is per-device, subscription, MAK, KMS or another channel, together with its activation requirements.
Device quantity
Purchase coverage for every device that will run the software. Multi-PC packs must show a total price, device count and unique SKU.
Transfer and reuse
Reassignment, transfer and reinstallation rights depend on the supplied licence terms. Ask before replacing hardware or moving a licence.
Unsure which option applies?
Send us your current Windows edition, device count, installation type and intended use. We can help identify the questions you should resolve before ordering.
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What you should receive
The final product option must state the exact deliverables. Use this section only when every item below is genuinely supplied.
Digital fulfilment
Order information and the applicable activation instructions delivered electronically after payment verification.
Installation guidance
Clear steps for obtaining the correct Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2 installation media and completing activation.
Local assistance
Pre-sale compatibility guidance and reasonable activation assistance from an Australian business.
Licence details
A written record of the purchased edition, device quantity, supplied licence type and relevant conditions.
Business-focused capabilities
Control, protect and manage compatible Windows 10 devices
Feature availability depends on hardware, configuration, connected services and licence entitlement. Some capabilities require additional infrastructure or subscriptions.
Credential Guard
Use virtualisation-based security on supported hardware to help isolate protected credentials from parts of the operating system.
BitLocker
Protect data on supported drives with full-volume encryption and centrally managed configuration options.
Application control
Apply AppLocker or App Control policies to help determine which applications and files are permitted to run.
Central management
Use supported domain, Group Policy, MDM and Microsoft Entra scenarios to standardise business-device configuration.
Windows Hello for Business
Enable stronger sign-in experiences using supported PIN, biometric and certificate-based deployment scenarios.
Remote and virtualisation tools
Support approved Remote Desktop, Hyper-V and enterprise networking scenarios when hardware and policy requirements are met.
Support status explained
Standard support, ESU and LTSC are different
| Option | Current position | What buyers must know |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise 22H2 | Standard support ended 14 October 2025 | This page covers the final standard Windows 10 release. Free security updates are no longer provided. |
| Windows 10 ESU | Separate paid eligibility program | Provides eligible enrolled devices with critical and important security updates. It is not included here and is not a feature-upgrade program. |
| Enterprise LTSC/LTSB | Release-specific lifecycle | Different product and servicing channel. Use a dedicated LTSC or LTSB product page and verify its exact lifecycle. |
| IoT Enterprise LTSC | Special-purpose product | Intended for fixed-purpose device scenarios and governed by separate licensing and lifecycle terms. |
| Windows 11 | Preferred migration path for compatible PCs | Evaluate current Windows 11 editions when applications, hardware and organisational requirements permit. |
Compatibility
Windows 10 system requirements
These are Microsoft's basic Windows 10 requirements. Business security, virtualisation and management features may require newer hardware, compatible firmware, TPM, Secure Boot or additional services.
Practical recommendation: Use materially higher specifications for contemporary business workloads. Confirm driver support, application compatibility and firmware security before deployment.
Plan before deployment
A safer installation path
- 1
Confirm entitlement
Verify the supplied licence channel, qualifying operating system, device count and permitted deployment scenario.
- 2
Check compatibility
Inventory business applications, device drivers, security hardware and backup requirements.
- 3
Protect existing data
Create and test a complete backup before an edition change, upgrade or clean installation.
- 4
Use verified media
Obtain the correct Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2 installation media and architecture from the authorised source specified with the order.
- 5
Install and activate
Follow the instructions applicable to the purchased licence channel. Do not use third-party activators or unofficial modified media.
- 6
Secure and document
Apply available updates, policies and endpoint controls, record activation details and maintain a Windows 11 migration plan.
Software Mart Australia
Why buy from an Australian software specialist?
Australian business
Purchase from Software Mart Australia, ABN 43 657 323 491, with local contact details and accountable support.
Pre-sale guidance
Discuss edition, compatibility and device-count questions before placing an unsuitable order.
Electronic delivery
Receive the applicable digital order information without waiting for physical shipping.
Installation assistance
Get practical help with the supplied download and activation process, subject to the support terms.
Buying questions answered
Windows 10 Enterprise FAQs
Is Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2 still supported by Microsoft?
No. Standard support ended on 14 October 2025. The operating system can continue to run, but free Microsoft security updates and standard technical assistance are no longer provided for this release.
Does this purchase include Windows 10 Extended Security Updates?
No. ESU is a separate paid program for eligible devices. Organisations must meet Microsoft's requirements and obtain ESU coverage separately.
Is this Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC or LTSB?
No. This page is for standard Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2. LTSC, LTSB and IoT Enterprise LTSC are different products with their own licence terms, use cases and lifecycle dates.
Can I install it on a new PC with no operating system?
Do not assume so. Many Microsoft commercial Windows Enterprise licences require a qualifying operating system. Confirm the supplied licence channel and your device's existing entitlement before ordering.
Can I upgrade directly from Windows Home?
Eligibility varies by licensing program, and Windows Home does not automatically qualify for every commercial Enterprise scenario. Contact us with the current edition and intended licensing arrangement before purchase.
Does the page cover 32-bit and 64-bit installation?
Windows 10 supports both architectures, but the supplied installation media and device hardware must match. Most modern business PCs use 64-bit Windows. Confirm application and driver requirements before changing architecture.
How do one-PC and multi-PC options work?
Select a quantity that covers the intended number of eligible devices. Each option should show its total price and unique SKU. A licence for one device must not be reused simultaneously across multiple PCs.
Can I transfer the licence to a replacement computer?
Transfer and reassignment rights depend on the supplied licence terms. Request written confirmation before removing it from one device or activating it on another.
Can I use this licence in a virtual machine?
Virtual desktop and virtual-machine rights can differ from physical-device rights. Describe your host, users, access method and VM count before buying so the relevant entitlement can be checked.
What happens after I order?
After payment verification, the applicable digital order details and instructions are delivered electronically. Check the product option for the stated fulfilment window and included assistance.
Will Software Mart Australia install it for me?
Installation assistance may be available, but scope and scheduling should be confirmed before purchase. Back up all data first; support cannot replace a verified backup.
Can I still browse the web and run applications after end of support?
The operating system can continue to function, but security and compatibility risk increases over time. Verify browser, application and vendor support, apply compensating controls, and plan migration.
Should I buy Windows 11 instead?
If your hardware and applications support it, a current Windows 11 edition is generally the better long-term choice. Use Windows 10 only when a documented requirement justifies the legacy platform.
What refund rules apply to a digital licence?
Review the store's current refund terms before ordering, particularly any conditions that apply after digital delivery, disclosure or activation. Ask for clarification when the licence entitlement is uncertain.
What information should I provide before asking for advice?
Provide the current Windows edition, device count, hardware model, 32-bit or 64-bit requirement, clean-install or upgrade plan, domain or cloud-management environment, and any need for ESU, LTSC or virtualisation.
Ready after checking eligibility?
Choose the correct device quantity with confidence
Return to the product options, verify the edition, licence channel, PC count and displayed price, then add the matching option to your cart.
