Windows 10 will lose general support on October 14th, but that doesn't mean it will never see updates ever again. If you're signed up for the extended security program (or if you're in Europe), you can get another year of security-only updates. This is great for keeping Windows 10 usable in the modern era, but it does mean the operating system will get no more security-critical bug fixes or new features.

The second-to-last update for Windows 10 introduced a few notable quality-of-life features, and it was good to see Microsoft give the operating system a fitting send-off. Unfortunately, it seems the final non-security patch won't be as grand, as it contains just a handful of bug fixes.

Windows 10's final non-security update isn't too exciting

Over on Microsoft support, the tech giant details what's next on the docket of Windows 10 updates. Right now, the next patch is in the Preview channel, which means it's still being tested. By the time it makes it over to the Release branch, there will likely be no more opportunities to push an update through the process before the October 14th cut-off date arrives, unless it's something really urgent.

So, what does the update bring? Well, feast your eyes on this:

• [SMBv1 protocol connectivity (known issue)] Fixed: An issue where you might not be able to connect to shared files and folders if you're using the Server Message Block (SMB) v1 protocol on NetBIOS over TCP/IP NetBIOS (NetBT). This can happen after installing update KB5065429.
• [Autopilot Enrollment Status Page (ESP) (known issue)] Fixed: An issue when using Windows Autopilot to deploy Windows 10, version 22H2 to devices with the Enrollment Status Page (ESP) configured might find that the ESP doesn't load during the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE).

Pretty exciting, right? Yeah, not really. It's nice that Microsoft managed to tie up these loose ends before the deadline, but as far as bringing a legendary OS to rest, it's not exactly a strong farewell. And once the update arrives, we'll receive no more updates like it; it'll be security updates from then on out.

If you're not feeling like sticking around with Windows 10 after October, I don't blame you. It'll be depressing using an operating system that only receives security-related updates until it falls out of support entirely. Fortunately, there are plenty of operating systems you can swap to if you want new features and stuff to look forward to.