Windows 10, free security updates
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Windows 10 has reached end of life, but you can continue using it by enrolling your PC into the ESU program for free.
S upport for Windows 10 is scheduled to end on Oct. 14. Although the older operating system is 10 years old, it's still used by up to 400 million computers and nearly 41% of PC owners. If you're among them, you'll have to either upgrade your device or continue using outdated software if your device doesn't support Windows 11.
Microsoft is clear: “After Oct. 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11,” it says online.
Enterprises must still pay up to $244 per device annually, as Microsoft nudges businesses toward Windows 11 and its cloud ecosystem. Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 Extended Security Updates announcement reveals a telling double standard: while home users ...