Tag: Extended Security Updates
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Windows 10 Support Ends October 14: Upgrade, Pay, or Switch OS?
What changes on October 14, 2025 Microsoft is ending free standard support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, Windows 10 will still run on many devices, but it will stop receiving free software updates, security patches, and technical assistance from Microsoft. The moving parts of daily computing—security images, bug fixes, and…
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Windows 10 is dead: How to upgrade to Windows 11 (and what to do if you can’t)
Windows 10 reaches end of support: what this means for you From October 14, 2025, Microsoft stopped providing feature updates, security patches, and technical support for Windows 10. Your PC can still run Windows 10, but the risk of malware and security exploits grows as software and threat actors move on to newer platforms. If…
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First Step: Another Year of Free Windows 10 Security Updates—Not for Everyone
Overview: Windows 10 nearing its end, with a limited safety net in the EEA As Microsoft approaches the formal end of Windows 10 support, the company has carved out a potential reprieve for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). In a move aimed at easing the transition to Windows 11, Microsoft confirmed an additional…
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Free Windows 10 Updates in Europe and Switzerland
Introduction to Free Windows 10 Updates As of September 27, 2025, Microsoft has announced that users of Windows 10 in the European Economic Area (EEA) will receive free security updates for one additional year. This decision comes after pressure from consumer organizations and applies to users not only in EU countries but also in Iceland,…
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Microsoft Extends Free Windows 10 Access for European Users
Microsoft’s Decision to Extend Free Windows 10 Access Microsoft has recently announced an important change regarding the availability of Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), particularly for users residing in Europe. As the October 14, 2025 deadline approaches for the official support of Windows 10, this decision allows users in the European Economic Area (EEA)…
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Microsoft Extends Free Access to Windows 10 in Europe
Microsoft Extends Free Windows 10 Access for European Users As Microsoft prepares to sunset Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users in Europe have received some unexpected good news. The company recently announced that consumers residing in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be able to access the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for free…