Microsoft adds free Windows 10 security updates to Oct 2027

Microsoft has extended its free security update program for Windows 10 on personal devices by an additional year, now providing coverage through October 12, 2027. The change was made without a formal announcement, appearing instead as an update to official support documentation and a blog post on June 25, 2026.

The extension applies to the company's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers. Microsoft stated the move provides customers with more time to transition to Windows 11 while continuing to receive critical security updates. Users already enrolled in the free program will automatically remain covered until the new end date, requiring no action. New users can enroll at any time before the program ends.

Windows 10 reached its official end of support on October 14, 2025, after which Microsoft ceased providing technical support, feature updates, and non-ESU security updates for the operating system. The company had initially offered consumers a free year of extended security updates, set to expire on October 12, 2026. The newly announced extension pushes that deadline back by 12 months.

The program is specifically for personal-use devices and is not available for...