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First reported by Hacker News
Microsoft extends Windows 10 support by one more year through Extended Security Updates program

Microsoft extends Windows 10 free security updates program through October 2027

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Zac Bowden

3h ago· 3 min readenNews
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Summary

Microsoft has quietly extended Windows 10's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program by an extra year, now running until October 12, 2027 instead of the originally planned October 2026. The extension allows consumers to receive security updates for free if they sign into Windows 10 with a Microsoft account, marking a significant shift from the original one-year paid support model.

Source

bskyMicrosoft extends Windows 10 free security updates program through October 2027windowscentral.com

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Windows 10 support has ended. You can enroll in ESU any time until the programme ends on 12 October, 2027.
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Windows 10's ESU program has been quietly extended by an extra year, now ending on October 12, 2027 instead of October 2026.

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