Microsoft grants one more year of extended security updates for Windows 10

Microsoft has been extended for another year Windows 10 security supportso that users who cannot update to a more modern version of the operating system or change computers have their equipment protected.

The technology company has updated the end date of the extended security updates (ESU) program for Windows 10, which went into operation after the end of the official supporton October 14, 2025.

ESU extended the protection of Windows 10 computers until October 13 of this year. Now, quietly, Microsoft has extended it for another year, until October 12, 2027as can be seen on the page dedicated to ESU.

Extended security updates offer security support during the period that has been determined, with important and critical monthly updates. Does not include new feature updates, bug fixes, or technical support.

Although ESU is usually paid, Users in the European Union can access this program for freeand requires linking the activation of extended security updates to a Microsoft account.