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Regarding the End of Support for Windows 10

Support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025.
Once support ends, security updates will no longer be provided for the operating system, leaving it vulnerable to external threats.
This increases the risk of virus infections and attacks exploiting system vulnerabilities, potentially leading to the leakage of personal information and research data.

 

Security measures for the devices you use are your own responsibility.
To continue using a Windows 10 PC, special precautions such as disconnecting from the campus LAN or implementing dedicated countermeasures are required.
Continuing to use a Windows 10 PC after support ends will be a violation of the JAIST’s security policy.

If you have any questions, please refer to the Q&A below and contact JAIST CSIRT.

 

References:

Information Environment Usage Guidelines (Internal Use Only Page)

* Note: This guideline is available only in Japanese.
4.5 Responsibility for Managing Devices Used Exclusively by Specific Individuals
Users must recognize that they are responsible for managing the security of devices they use exclusively (such as personal computers and smartphones), including investigating, implementing, and maintaining security measures. Appropriate management must be carried out in accordance with the management guidelines.

Information Security Pamphlet (Internal Use Only Page)

04 Regularly Update your OS and Applications to the Most Recent Versions

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

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The OS of JAIST Cloud Desktop is Windows 10. Is that okay?

The Windows 10 used for VDI is "Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021,"
which has an end date of January 12, 2027 for mainstream, so it will continue to be available after October 14, 2025.
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 - Microsoft Lifecycle | Microsoft Learn

Are there any plans to upgrade JAIST Cloud Desktop to Windows 11?

The next system, which will be operational in March 2026, is planned to run on Windows 11.

Is it okay to use it offline without connecting to the campus LAN?

Although this does not violate our university's security policy, not applying virus definition file updates or Windows Updates increases the risk of virus infection via USB memory sticks, etc.
We recommend replacing your computer as soon as possible.

Can I upgrade my PC to Windows 11?

CPU requirements include Intel 8th generation or later, AMD Ryzen 2000 series or later, and TPM 2.0 support.
You can check whether your hardware will run Windows 11 by running a health check.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-the-pc-health-check-app-9c8abd9b-03ba-4e67-81ef-36f37caa7844

I have an old PC that is not compatible with Windows 11, but it was expensive at the time, so I would hate to throw it away.

It would be a waste to throw away an expensive PC, right? Consider using it with Linux (such as Ubuntu). However, installation requires a certain level of PC skill, so if it seems difficult, we recommend giving up and disposing of it.

The PC on which the measuring instrument is installed runs Windows 10, but the software is not compatible with Windows 11, so I cannot upgrade it.

Due to our university's security policy, it is not possible to connect the card to the campus LAN as is.
Please purchase Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates. Please consider a solution such as CYTHEMIS to protect IoT devices and legacy PCs.
https://www.global.toshiba/ww/products-solutions/security-automation/iot-security.html

I am a student and using a loaned Windows 10 Surface. The Windows 11 upgrade prompt does not appear.

The Surface loaned by RCACI may be configured so that the Windows 11 upgrade does not appear in the Windows Update screen.
Please use the “Windows 11 Installation Assistant” to perform the upgrade, referring to the following page.
www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11


About OS that is no longer supported

It is forbidden to connect to the JAIST network, from a terminal running an OS that is no longer supported.

Continuing to run such OS might cause security risk such as virus , malware, data leakage threat etc, due to security update for the vulnerability isn't applied.
Additionally, once such OS is infected , the infected PC might be controlled to attack the other system.
Don't forget to upgrade OS or buy the new PC.

Notice:
Microsoft support of Windows7 officially ended on Jan. 14 2020.
Microsoft support of Windows8.1 officially ended on Jan. 10 2023.

For the PC's belonging to JAIST,  EES license is available to install windows 10. Please refer the following link.

EES license program

 

 

Web browsers that no longer support

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer (IE), which has been the default browser for Windows for many years, will no longer be supported on 16 June 2022.
Please use the latest version of a supported browser (Firefox, Edge, Chrome, etc.).
If you need to use pages that only open in IE for work purposes, please use Edge's 'IE mode'.