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Windows 10 users to enjoy a one-year reprieve from forced upgrade

By CybersecAsia editors | Friday, June 27, 2025, 2:38 PM Asia/Singapore

Windows 10 users to enjoy a one-year reprieve from forced upgrade

Corporate- and end-users can use the extension period to prepare for the forced upgrade to Windows 11 or adopt alternative OSes.

In a move set to impact millions of Windows 10 users, Microsoft has announced a new lifeline for corporate and personal users who are hesitant or unable to upgrade to Windows 11 by Oct 2025.

As reported by MSN, the tech giant will extend critical security updates for Windows 10 for an additional year beyond the original October 14, 2025, end-of-support deadline, offering a temporary reprieve from forced upgrades and potential cybersecurity risks. This comes on the heels of recent research showing how Windows 11 has more background data activity than its predecessor.

Previously, Microsoft had planned to end all support for Windows 10, leaving users with older hardware or privacy concerns in a difficult position. Many Windows 10 devices cannot run Windows 11 due to stricter hardware requirements, and some users remain wary of Windows 11’s reputation regarding privacy and data collection. Recognizing these challenges, Microsoft’s new policy allows users to continue receiving vital security patches through October 13, 2026, via its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.

To access this extra year of protection, users have three options: link their device to a Microsoft account and sync settings to the cloud, redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, or pay a one-time fee of US$30 to keep using a local account without cloud syncing. Microsoft will begin rolling out a notification wizard in July, making it easy for users to enroll in the program directly from their device settings.

While this extension offers much-needed breathing room, Microsoft emphasizes that it is a temporary solution. The ESU program will provide only critical and important security updates — no new features or non-security patches will be included. After October 2026, support will end, and users will need to upgrade or risk exposure to security threats.

This development provides Windows 10 holdouts with a clear, if temporary, path to stay secure while weighing their next steps.

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