Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached End-of-support date isn’t changing, but extra year will be functionally free.

While consumers can now get a year of extended security updates for Windows 10 for free, enterprises will still have to pay if they want to keep systems secure after Microsoft's October 2025 end ...

Microsoft makes Windows 10 extended security updates free, but there’s a catch Consumers will have to turn on Windows Backup if they want a year of free Windows 10 security updates.

Microsoft is now adding a free option for users to stay on Windows 10 for another year by following this new requirement.

After Windows 10 reaches end-of-life status on October 14, users who enroll in Windows Backup will continue receiving security updates through October 13, 2026, at no extra ...

If you're not ready to part with your Windows 10 PC, there's a way to get another year of security updates without paying the $30 fee.

Microsoft says Windows 10 home users who want to delay switching to Windows 11 can enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program at no additional cost using Microsoft Rewards points or ...

Home > Computing Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for 1 Year for Free Looks like Microsoft finally gave in on that October deadline.

You'll have to turn on Windows Backup, or redeem some of those unused rewards points you got from Bing. But Windows 10 is getting a stay of execution, without the $30 charge.

Don't want to fork over $30 for a one-year subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates? Microsoft is offering a couple of ways to avoid the fee. But there is a catch.

Microsoft claims Windows 11 is 2.3x faster than Windows 10, so upgrade The company also suggests that increased PC security is another reason in favor of upgrading to Windows 11.

Microsoft remains committed to killing off Windows 10 come October, but the situation isn't quite as black and white as it seems.