Microsoft Extends Free Windows 10 Security Updates for Consumers to October 2027
Summary
Microsoft extended free consumer Windows 10 Extended Security Updates through October 12, 2027. Enrolled personal devices will continue receiving critical updates automatically, giving users more time to move to Windows 11.
Key points
- Microsoft extended the free consumer ESU program through October 12, 2027, an additional year beyond its original end date.
- Enrolled personal devices will remain covered automatically and continue receiving critical security updates.
- Consumers can qualify through a $30 payment, backing up Windows settings to a Microsoft account, or redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
- In the European Economic Area, consumers can receive ESU for free by signing in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account.
- The program is limited to personal devices and excludes systems joined to Active Directory or Microsoft Entra, or managed through MDM; Microsoft Entra-registered devices are eligible.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Extension of the free consumer Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program.
- Impact
- Enrolled personal devices will continue receiving critical security updates through October 12, 2027, giving users more time to upgrade. The extension does not apply to systems joined to Active Directory domains or Microsoft Entra, or managed through MDM; Microsoft Entra-registered devices are eligible.
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Copilot+ PCsThe extension gives users more time to upgrade to Windows 11 or buy new Copilot+ PCs.Microsoft EntraThe company notes that the consumer ESU program is only for personal devices and is not available for systems joined to Active Directory domains, Microsoft Entra, or managed through Mobile Device Management (MDM).Windows 10Microsoft has quietly extended the free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program for personal devices through October 12, 2027, giving users more time to move to Windows 11.Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU)Microsoft has quietly 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.Windows 11Microsoft has quietly extended the free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program for personal devices through October 12, 2027, giving users more time to move to Windows 11.