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Key FactsMicrosoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates Through October 2027

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Following the October 14, 2025 retirement, Microsoft is offering another year of security updates.

The extension keeps Windows 10 secure until October 2027 and remains available even without prior ESU enrollment.

It provides security updates only, without new features like those included in some Windows 11 updates.

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