Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program

Microsoft has extended its free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers by an additional year, allowing enrolled devices to continue receiving security updates until October 12, 2027. The change was made without a formal announcement and instead appeared in updates to Microsoft's documentation and as an editor's note to a Windows Experience Blog post. This extension provides customers with more time to transition to a new Windows 11 PC while continuing to receive critical security updates.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-25