Windows 10 support extended until Oct 2027, as users reject Windows 11
7 hours ago
- #ESU Extension
- #Microsoft Windows 10
- #Security Updates
- Microsoft extends Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) for consumers to October 12, 2027, one year beyond the previous cutoff.
- Enrollment is free via Microsoft account sync, or costs $30 (or 1,000 Rewards points), covering up to 10 devices; coverage automatically extends for existing enrollees.
- ESU provides critical security patches only, no new features or bug fixes, and helps with Secure Boot certificate updates.
- Microsoft aims to give users more time to transition to Windows 11, acknowledging slow adoption and hardware efficiency concerns with Windows 10.
- Non-ESU Windows 10 PCs risk missing updates, may face security vulnerabilities, and some unintentionally upgraded to Windows 11.