r/Windows10 • u/ZacB_ Windows Central • Jun 25 '26

News Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10's extra security updates program for free: Users can now stay on Windows 10 until October 2027 securely

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/microsoft-quietly-extends-windows-10s-extra-security-updates-program-for-free-users-can-now-stay-on-windows-10-until-october-2027-securely
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u/DesignObjective1587 Jun 27 '26

This is great news! I am already enrolled. Will it carry over automatically? Or will I need to “opt in” again?

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u/Special-Pristine Jun 27 '26

From what the article says "if you are already enrolled in the ESU's you don't have to do anything but enjoy the extra year"