Windows 10: Microsoft extends Extended Security Updates until 2027
The ongoing memory crisis brings good news, at least for Windows 10 users. Microsoft has extended the so-called Extended Security Update (ESU) program for another year without any public announcement.
Microsoft gives more time without announcement
Anyone using an older system with Windows 10 apparently doesn’t have to worry about a replacement until fall. The Extended Security Update program, which was originally intended to last only one year, has now been extended by Microsoft for another year. This is probably a reaction to the sharp rise in PC prices as a result of the memory crisis triggered by the AI boom. By ESU program support article There was previously talk that new security updates for private customers would only be available until October 2026. Following previous announcements last year, the same was announced at the end of the official, already extended support period for Windows 10 for private users.
ESU updates now until October 12, 2027
However, you can now read there that the extended security updates will be available until October 12, 2027. For users from the European Economic Area (EEA), access is, as before, completely free of charge, provided you are in Europe and register for the ESU program with a Microsoft account. Outside the EEA, a one-off payment of 30 euros is due, as before. Anyone who is already registered for the ESU program does not need to do anything else after the original deadline expires in October of this year. Security updates will then continue to be provided automatically via Windows Update and remain free without user intervention.
The ESU program for Windows 10 apparently remains unchanged for corporate customers. You can book the extended updates for up to three years, with 60 euros per computer in the first year, 120 euros in the second year and even 240 euros in the third year for each computer that takes part in the program. Microsoft has not yet commented on the reasons for the extension of the ESU or the changes on the support page on the topic. We can only hope that this is not a mistake.
