Microsoft extends Windows 10 support out of the blue — consumers now get updates for another year to October 2027

Microsoft has extended its free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers by an additional year. This extension ensures that users will continue to receive critical security patches and updates until October 2027, specifically ending on October 12th or 14th, 2027. This move provides consumers with more time before the official cutoff for security support, alleviating immediate concerns regarding the expiration of extended support for the Windows 10 operating system.