Microsoft quietly extends free Windows 10 security updates by another year through 2027
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Ed Bott
Summary
Microsoft has quietly extended its free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers by an additional year, pushing the end date to October 2027. The extension applies automatically to those already signed up, and new users can still enroll. This move gives Windows 10 users more time to transition to Windows 11, though it may also signal that Microsoft recognizes the slow adoption rate of Windows 11 and the large installed base still on Windows 10.
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bskyMicrosoft quietly extends free Windows 10 security updates by another year through 2027zdnet.comKey quotes
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If you own a Windows 10 PC and haven't signed up for the ESU program, you can do so anytime between now and October 2027.
Maybe we can call it the Extended Extended Security Updates program.
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