Microsoft Offers Extended Support To Millions Of Windows 10 Users
Microsoft says the program will provide critical security updates only, with enrollment available to individual Windows 10 users on supported devices.
- Microsoft announced it extended Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 by 16 months, with coverage for personal devices now running through Oct. 12, 2027.
- Tens of millions of consumer PCs cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to strict hardware compatibility requirements, prompting Microsoft to create free enrollment options for Extended Security Updates.
- Users can enroll via a Microsoft account with options to sync settings to the cloud, redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, or pay $30, applying eligibility to as many as 10 PCs.
- Enterprise customers must pay for commercial subscriptions starting at $61 per device yearly, while customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically qualify for free updates.
- Extended Security Updates provide essential security patches but exclude new features or technical support, requiring users to find a permanent solution for unsupported OSes by October 2027.
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