Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026
10 months ago
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- #Windows 10
- #Security Updates
- Microsoft offers additional options for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) beyond the $30 per PC fee.
- Users can get a year of free updates by opting into Windows Backup or spending 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
- The ESU program does not extend the official end-of-support date but provides an additional year of updates for eligible users.
- Notifications for the ESU program will be tested in the Windows Insider Preview channel and rolled out to all users by mid-August.
- Consumer PCs enrolled in ESU will receive updates until October 13, 2026, while organizations must pay for extended support.
- Microsoft 365 and standalone Office apps will be supported on Windows 10 until 2028.