May 29, 2026
What changes in April 2027, what keeps running on Windows 10, and how to schedule your migration on your own production calendar.
Windows 10 has reached end of life across most industries. Starting with the Ergosoft RIP 2027Spring Release in April 2027, new releases require Windows 11.
With nearly a year of lead time and an active Ergosoft Maintenance Program, this is a planned step on your production calendar, not a scramble.
· The Ergosoft RIP 2027 Spring Release ships in April 2027 and requires Windows 11.
· Existing installations on Windows 10 keep running, unless an update to the 2027 Spring Release or an ecosystem component becomes necessary.
· After April 2027, installations remaining on Windows 10 no longer receive updates or support.
· Ergosoft RIP never auto-updates, so you decide exactly when to install the new release.
· An active Ergosoft Maintenance Program is your path to the 2027 Spring Release and a smooth move to Windows 11.
Windows 10 has reached end of life across most industries. As the components the Ergosoft RIP ecosystem depends on continue to evolve, many are completing their move to Windows 11.
The Ergosoft RIP 2027 Spring Release, shipping in April 2027, requires Windows 11.
With nearly a year of lead time before the April 2027 release, you have a clear, predictable window to plan the move to Windows 11, rather than facing an emergency switch.
Existing Ergosoft RIP installations already running on Windows 10 are not affected, unless an update to the 2027 Spring Release or an ecosystem component becomes necessary. After the 2027 Spring Release, installations remaining on Windows 10 no longer receive updates or support without moving to Windows 11.
The practical implication: your production does not stop in April 2027. But the clock on updates and support does.
Ergosoft RIP never auto-updates. You decide exactly when a new release is installed, so the move to the 2027 Spring Release and Windows 11 can be scheduled around your production calendar, not the other way around.
An active Ergosoft Maintenance Program gives you access to the 2027 Spring Release and keeps your RIP aligned with operating systems, drivers, and printer firmware as they evolve. If your maintenance is currently inactive, please contact us to discuss reactivation and your path to the new release before April 2027.
Learn more: Why Maintenance Matters: Reliable Production Starts with a Reliable RIP.
We are here to support you through the migration to Windows 11 and the preparation for the 2027 Spring Release. A practical path forward:
• Check which of your production PCs currently run Windows 10.
• Plan Windows 11 upgrades or hardware replacements ahead of April 2027.
• Use the resources below to prepare the migration of your Ergosoft RIP setup.
• Ergosoft System Recommendations
• Migrate an existing Ergosoft setup to a new PC
• Import Settings with the Migration Wizard
For larger migrations or specific questions, please contact us.
Starting with the Ergosoft RIP 2027 Spring Release in April 2027.
No. Existing installations on Windows 10 continue to run, unless an update to the 2027 Spring Release or an ecosystem component becomes necessary.
The 2027 Spring Release runs on Windows 11 only. To install it, the underlying PC must first be moved to Windows 11.
The Migration Wizard lets you choose which settings and data to import to a new installation, including Print Environments, Print & Cut Queues, Profiles, Presets, User Levels, and HotFolder configurations. Make sure to select all the options you need during the migration process so nothing is left behind. We recommend testing the migrated setup on a non-production PC before cutting over, so you can verify everything behaves exactly as before.
No. Ergosoft RIP never auto-updates. You decide exactly when a new release is installed.
Access to the 2027 Spring Release goes through the Ergosoft Maintenance Program. If your maintenance is currently inactive, please contact us to discuss reactivation and your path to the new release before April 2027.
Begin with the Ergosoft System Recommendations for the target operating system, then review the migration guides linked above.
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