Microsoft extends Windows 10 extended security updates program amid RAMpocalypse

Windows 10's ESU program has been quietly extended by an extra year, now ending on October 12, 2027 instead of October 2026.

Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program

Microsoft ended official support for Windows 10 in 2025, but the company may have a harder time than expected putting the operating system out to pasture. After promising a year of optional extended ...

Windows 10 still powers 1 in 6 PCs — which could be a major security issue very soon

The average Windows 10 device has around 3x as many active CVEs as a Windows 11 device, and migration is slowing down.
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Can’t update Windows 10? Here’s how to get extended support working again

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...
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Windows 10 users can get extended security updates using Microsoft points

Microsoft says Windows 10 home users who want to delay switching to Windows 11 can enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program at no additional cost using Microsoft Rewards points or ...