Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Support for Another Year: What You Need to Know
Microsoft says the program will provide critical security updates only, with enrollment available to individual Windows 10 users on supported devices.
- Microsoft announced it extended Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 by 16 months, with coverage for personal devices now running through Oct. 12, 2027.
- Tens of millions of consumer PCs cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to strict hardware compatibility requirements, prompting Microsoft to create free enrollment options for Extended Security Updates.
- Users can enroll via a Microsoft account with options to sync settings to the cloud, redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, or pay $30, applying eligibility to as many as 10 PCs.
- Enterprise customers must pay for commercial subscriptions starting at $61 per device yearly, while customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically qualify for free updates.
- Extended Security Updates provide essential security patches but exclude new features or technical support, requiring users to find a permanent solution for unsupported OSes by October 2027.
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