Microsoft says that all Windows 10 customers will be able to pay for three extra years of security updates through the company's Extended Security Updates program after the end of support date.
After Windows 10 reaches the end of support on October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide users with technical assistance or bug fixes for new issues affecting their systems' security, stability, or usability.
The upcoming Windows 10 22H2 version is the final Windows release, with all editions to continue to receive monthly security updates until the EOS date.
Long-Term Servicing Channel releases catering to specialized devices, such as those controlling medical or industrial equipment, will receive updates beyond October 2025, according to their lifecycles.
Microsoft advises IT administrators who want Windows 10 devices on their network to keep receiving essential bug fixes and security updates to upgrade eligible systems to Windows 11 or migrate to Windows 11 in the cloud with Windows 365.
For Windows 365 clients, ESUs will be available to Windows 10 devices linked to Windows 11 Cloud PCs without any supplementary charges.
Microsoft will also offer ESUs at no extra cost for Windows 10 instances within Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
According to Statcounter Global Stats data, over 68% of all Windows systems are still running Windows 10, while only 26% of them run Windows 11.
The company also told BleepingComputer that, for the first time, home users will also be able to buy Windows 10 ESU subscriptions.
Redmond has yet to share pricing details, with more information to be announced later.
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This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:15:12 +0000