Article
Jul 16, 2026
Windows 10 ESU Extended to October 2027: What Changed, What It Costs, and How to Decide
Microsoft has quietly extended the Windows 10 consumer Extended Security Updates program by a full year — coverage now runs through 12 October 2027, and enrollment stays open until the program ends. But the business ESU terms have not changed: Year 2 starts in October 2026 at $122 per device, and late joiners must buy Year 1 retroactively. Here is exactly what changed, what it costs for home users and organisations, the free paths most admins overlook, and a decision framework for the October deadline.