Your Windows 10 computer has received an additional year of security updates. Here's how to obtain it at no cost.

      Free Windows 10 security updates are now available until 2027, with three straightforward enrollment options.

      If you're still using Windows 10, Microsoft has just given you some additional time. The company has quietly prolonged its free Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumer devices by a full year, setting the new deadline to October 12, 2027.

      The unexpected aspect is that there wasn't any major announcement. Microsoft merely revised its ESU support page and added a note to a year-old blog post.

      How to obtain free Windows 10 security updates until 2027

      If you are already enrolled in ESU, your coverage will automatically adjust to the new 2027 end date, so you don't need to do anything further. However, if you haven't registered yet, you still have time. Microsoft has maintained three enrollment options. You can select from the following:

      - Back up your PC settings to a Microsoft account

      - Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points

      - Pay a fixed fee of $30

      Individuals in the European Economic Area can access it for free merely by signing into Windows 10 with a Microsoft account. A single license can cover up to 10 devices linked to that account.

      It's important to note that this applies only to personal devices. Business PCs connected to Active Directory or managed through mobile device management software do not qualify, with the exception of devices registered via Microsoft Entra. Businesses have a separate paid ESU plan that runs until 2028.

      Why is this update significant at this time?

      A considerable portion of the Windows user base still does not meet Windows 11’s hardware requirements, leaving millions of PCs on the older version. Many users also choose to remain on Windows 10 for its lighter performance and absence of integrated AI features and telemetry.

      This announcement coincides with Microsoft's recent increase in Xbox console prices and Apple's announced price hikes on its flagship offerings. For now, you have an additional year to plan your next steps while maintaining your security coverage.

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