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Microsoft to Charge $30 for Windows 10 Security Updates Through October 2027
Microsoft extended security updates for personal Windows 10 devices through October 12, 2027, at a cost of $30. The change gives users more time before feature updates end in August 2026.
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Microsoft extended security updates for personal-use Windows 10 devices until October 12, 2027, forbes.com reported. The Extended Security Updates program will cost $30 for the additional year. Microsoft updated a blog post originally published last year to confirm the new end date.
The company ended official support for Windows 10 in October 2025 and will stop feature and bug-fix updates in August 2026. The extension applies only to security patches. Windows 11 remains available as a free upgrade for eligible devices, though it requires more advanced hardware than Windows 10.
More than one quarter of Windows users continue to run Windows 10, according to StatCounter data cited by forbes.com. The company stated the extra year allows customers more time to transition to new Windows 11 PCs while receiving critical security updates.
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