The downside of an extension, Microsoft says, is that “new features, bug fixes and technical support will no longer be available on your device from Microsoft.” Most users with Windows 10 can download ...

Support for Windows 10 is scheduled to end on Oct. 14. Although the older operating system is 10 years old, it's still used by up to 400 million computers and nearly 41% of PC owners. If you're among ...

Although Microsoft still plans to end support for Windows 10 in October, users in the European Economic Area will be able to enjoy free updates for a little while longer.

Microsoft ends support for its older OS this month, but there are three ways to stay on Windows 10, two of which are free.

With Windows 10 reaching end of life on October 14, 2025, millions of PCs will be left without free security updates. An estimated two in five PCs can’t upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware issues, ...

Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area can now receive an extra year of security updates without using reward points or buying additional storage.

First off, as a standard user—just your everyday PC gamer without any certificates suggesting you know about servers and stuff—Windows 10 support will cease on October 14, 2025. If you don't do ...

Microsoft is going to start offering free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10, but only in select countries such as France, Germany, and Spain.

"About 40 percent of PCs currently in use can't upgrade to Windows 11, even if users want to," the letter reads. "That means when Microsoft stops providing security updates for Windows 10, those ...

"In the European Economic Area, we’re making updates to the enrollment process to ensure it meets local expectations and delivers a secure, streamlined experience," a Microsoft spokesperson told ...

Microsoft will offer free extended security updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and all 27 European Union member states.

You won’t have to enable Windows Backup to get extended Windows 10 security updates in the European Economic Area.