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Emitt Hall 0 Reputation points
2026-08-02T20:24:44.1766667+00:00

when will my Windows 10 no longer be safe to use? When will security end.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
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  1. Bulldog 4,040 Reputation points
    2026-08-02T20:34:51.7166667+00:00

    Extended Security Updates will continue until October 12, 2027. However, hackers may decide to attack Windows 10 from vectors not covered by ESUs, so it's always better to have the most-up-to-date version of Windows.

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  2. Thomas4-N 21,325 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-08-03T10:27:58.07+00:00

    Hello Emitt Hall,

    Regular Windows 10 support already ended on October 14, 2025.

    If your PC runs an eligible edition of Windows 10 version 22H2, you can enroll in the Consumer Extended Security Updates program. ESU provides critical and important security updates through October 12, 2027 but it does not include feature improvements, other fixes, or technical support.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/extended-security-updates

    So, if you plan to keep using Windows 10, either enroll in ESU or move to Windows 11 when practical.

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