Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates Until 2028
Windows 10 will stop getting free updates in October 2024.
Microsoft is offering a way to keep getting important security updates until 2028.
This is for people who can't switch to Windows 11 yet.
These updates will cost money: $30 a year for individuals and $61 a year for businesses.
They will only include security fixes, not new features.
Microsoft suggests upgrading to Windows 11 if possible.
Microsoft will end free support for Windows 10 on October 14th, 2024.
Extended Security Updates (ESU) will be available until October 10, 2028.
ESU provides critical or important security updates.
ESU is a temporary solution for users unable to upgrade to Windows 11.
Paid ESU plans cost $30 annually for individuals and $61 for businesses.
- Who
- Microsoft is providing updates for Windows 10 users.
- What
- Microsoft is extending security updates for Windows 10.
- When
- Free support ends October 14, 2024, ESU runs until October 10, 2028.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To allow users to continue using Windows 10 and ease the transition to Windows 11.
- OS
- Windows 10
- Support End
- October 14, 2024
- ESU Start
- November 11, 2024
- ESU End
- October 10, 2028
- Individual ESU Cost
- $30 per year
- Business ESU Cost
- $61 per year
Sources
Windows 10 support ends in October 2025: Here’s how to check if your PC can upgrade to Windows 11 for free in simple steps
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Updates Are Free Until 2026: But It Comes At a Cost Though
Windows 10 PC Support Ends This Year But You Can Continue Using Till 2028: What Microsoft Has Said