Windows 10 support quietly extended until Oct 2027, as users reject Windows 11
Microsoft has extended free security updates for Windows 10 through October 2027 as users continue to resist transitioning to Windows 11.
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The brief
Microsoft has expanded its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10, extending free support until October 2027. This move adds another year of security coverage for the older operating system.
Coverage from BleepingComputer, XDA, and Windows Latest notes that this extension was handled quietly. Windows Central reports the move comes amid the "RAMpocalypse," while Windows Latest attributes the extension to users rejecting Windows 11.
Future focus remains on the October 2027 deadline for these extended security updates and how the user base responds to the continued availability of Windows 10 support.
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Quick answers
Until when has Windows 10 support been extended?
Support has been extended until October 2027.
Is there a cost for these extended security updates?
According to BleepingComputer and XDA, the ESU support is being provided for free.
What is the Extended Security Updates program?
It is a program by Microsoft that provides extra security updates for the Windows 10 operating system.
Coverage (5)
- Microsoft extends Windows 10 extended security updates program amid RAMpocalypse Windows Central · 7h ago
- Microsoft quietly extends free Windows 10 ESU support to October 2027 BleepingComputer · 7h ago
- Microsoft extends Windows 10's extra security updates program to October 2027 for free XDA · 7h ago
- Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program Ars Technica · 7h ago
- Windows 10 support quietly extended until Oct 2027, as users reject Windows 11 Windows Latest · 7h ago broke it first
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