Microsoft is extending security updates for Windows 10 until October 2027.

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Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:02:00 GMT · 2h 9m ago

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Why

Microsoft is continuing to support Windows 10, with consumer security updates now running to October 2027.

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How this affects you

Users of Windows 10 will continue to receive security updates for an additional year, allowing them to retain their current PCs for longer without immediate pressure to upgrade to Windows 11.

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https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/13/microsoft-emails-windows-10-holdouts-fine-keep-your-old-pc-another-year/5270336
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