MS Extends W10 Free Security Patches Through October 2027

That's good news if they don't work the updates

https://www.ghacks.net/2026/06/26/microsoft-extends-free-windows-10-extended-security-updates-through-october-2027/

Arthur Kaye has published this good news for many on gHacks (external link). Originally this program was set to end Oct. 12, 2026. MS made the change with no big announcement.

I recommend reading the linked article as it describes how to join the program. Those who joined the original program don't have to do anything additional to continue through 10/2027.

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Yesssssssss.............. I guess they have realized finally that Windows 11 will die!!!

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I had seen this on other sites, and it is great news for a lot of Windows 10 users. The price of new computers is going up due to memory and RAM shortages which makes the upgrade to Windows 11 unfeasible for those on older computers. I have personally been running Windows 11 for a couple of years now, and with Stardock software it's quite tolerable. Once they finish the "K2" initiative, it should be a lot better.

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Quoting pelaird, reply 3994929

I had seen this on other sites, and it is great news for a lot of Windows 10 users. The price of new computers is going up due to memory and RAM shortages which makes the upgrade to Windows 11 unfeasible for those on older computers. I have personally been running Windows 11 for a couple of years now, and with Stardock software it's quite tolerable. Once they finish the "K2" initiative, it should be a lot better.

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Agreed. The RAM situation is due to AI soaking up 70% of memory chips this year alone. And no end in sight. Frankly, it's intolerable if only because people will pay as there's little choice when RAM goes bad or when a new machine is necessary.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-your-ram-costs-400-more-than-last-year/