Windows 10 Support Extension Option
Category : Blog
We’ve been warning all our clients about the end of support for Windows 10. Microsoft have reaffrmed, as recently as last week, that free support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. After this date, users will no longer receive free security updates, bug fixes, or technical assistance through Windows Update.
However, there is a potential lifeline. Microsoft has introduced a paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, allowing users to continue receiving critical security patches through October 2026 for a fee—details TBC but it does look expensive. There is also an option for home users to redeem 1000 Microsoft Rewards Points.
Updates are still coming
The latest Windows 10 patch (KB5030211) has added a new “Windows Backup” feature allowing users to backup user settings, installed applications and files.
Alongside this announcement, Microsoft released the June 2025 cumulative update (KB5060533) for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2. This update includes minor security and quality improvements, as well as a new Calendar flyout feature that restores seconds to the system clock. While no major new features were introduced, the update underscores Microsoft’s continued maintenance of Windows 10 until its official October end-of-support date.
Our recommendation is to continue to move all devices from Windows 10 to Windows 11 as soon as possible.
