Topic: extended security
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Microsoft's Free Windows 10 Security Updates Exclude US and UK Until 2026
Older computers can remain secure through a free Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) program, which provides critical patches until October 2026, but only if users log in with a Microsoft account and re-enroll if inactive for over 60 days. This free ESU program is exclusively available to i...
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Microsoft Fixes False Windows 10 End-of-Support Warning Bug
Microsoft resolved a software glitch that incorrectly showed Windows 10 end-of-support alerts on devices still receiving security updates, though these devices remained protected. The issue affected Windows 10 22H2 and LTSC versions enrolled in the Extended Security Updates program, with a cloud-...
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Windows 10 Support Ends Today: The First of Many Phases
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10, ceasing critical security updates and technical assistance, which increases vulnerability to threats over time. Due to Windows 11's strict hardware requirements, about 40% of global Windows devices remain on the unsupported OS, unable to upgrade. Home u...
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Millions Still Use Windows 10 as Support Deadline Nears
Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, leaving systems without security updates and vulnerable to cyberattacks, with over 40% of global endpoints still using it. Microsoft and security experts urge users to upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in the Extended Security Update program to maintain ...
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