WINDOWS 10 NOW EXTENDED TO 2028 SO THE RECOMMENDED REPLY CONTAINS WRONG INFORMATION!!!!!

jimmy smith 0 Reputation points
2026-10-14T12:26:13.5333333+00:00

AS TITLE!!!! W10 EXTENDED TWICE SINCE THIS OUT OF DATE POST.

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    2026-10-14T12:26:29.8466667+00:00

    Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025 for free updates and support. That has not been extended.

    What has been extended to 2028 is the paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which can provide Critical and Important security updates for eligible Windows 10 PCs after end of support. ESU is described as a temporary bridge, not a lifecycle extension, and it does not include feature updates, non-security updates, or standard technical support.

    Supported facts from the current guidance:

    1. Windows 10 itself is out of support after October 14, 2025.
    2. Free Windows Update security fixes and technical support stopped after that date.
    3. ESU availability for Windows 10 runs up to October 10, 2028.
    4. For Windows 10, qualifying editions for ESU include Enterprise, Education, and Pro in Commercial use in the lifecycle FAQ.
    5. Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows 11, enrolling eligible devices in Windows 10 ESU, or replacing unsupported hardware.

    So if a recommended reply says Windows 10 support was extended to 2028, that is incorrect. The accurate wording is:

    • Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025
    • Paid ESU coverage can continue security updates through 2028 for eligible devices
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