Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program
5 hours ago
- #Security Updates
- #Microsoft Policy
- #Windows 10
- Microsoft extended Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) by one year to October 2027, beyond the original end in 2026.
- The extension aims to address the slow adoption of Windows 11 and the security risks of unpatched systems, as many users still rely on Windows 10.
- This move mirrors past challenges with Windows XP, highlighting Microsoft's difficulty in phasing out old operating systems due to widespread usage.