Tag: Extended Security Update
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Windows 10 End of Support: How to Get Free ESU Security Updates
Windows 10 reaches the end of regular support Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will exit its regular support lifecycle on October 14, 2025. From that date, feature updates will stop, and security updates will only be available under specific conditions. For users who can’t or don’t want to move to Windows 11 or another…
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Windows 10 ESU: Free Security Updates Through 2026
The Windows 10 End of Support Deadline Microsoft marked a major milestone for Windows 10: regular support ends on October 14, 2025. After that date, standard feature updates stop, and security updates are limited to the Extended Security Update (ESU) program under specific conditions. The ESU window runs from October 15, 2025 to October 13,…
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Windows 10 ESU: How to keep security updates after end of support
Understanding the Windows 10 end of support and the ESU option Microsoft has signaled the final phase for Windows 10: mainstream support ends on October 14, 2025. From October 15, 2025 onward, security updates will only be available under the Extended Security Update (ESU) program, and only for a limited period. This means that without…
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Windows 10 ESU: Free Year for EEA Members, Not All Countries
What the Windows 10 ESU extension means in practice As Microsoft edges Windows 10 toward end-of-support, a notable concession appears for users in the European Economic Area (EEA): a free extra year of security updates via the Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) program. For eligible devices, this means continued protection against security threats without…