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Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10's extra security updates program for free: Users can now stay on Windows 10 until October 2027 securely
Windows Central • • technology
Key Points:
- Microsoft has extended Windows 10's Extended Support Updates (ESU) program by one year, now offering free updates until October 12, 2027, for users signed in with a Microsoft account.
- Originally set to end in October 2026, the ESU program extension means users already enrolled will automatically continue receiving updates without additional action.
- Users can enroll in the ESU program for free by signing in with a Microsoft account or pay using Microsoft reward points or $30 USD for access.
- The extension is likely a response to the ongoing RAM shortage and high PC prices, which have made upgrading difficult for many users still running Windows 10.
- Continuing the ESU program ensures that hundreds of millions of Windows 10 PCs remain protected with security patches, reducing vulnerability to cyberattacks.
