Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a ...

Windows 10 users who aren't upgrading to Windows 11 need to enroll in a Microsoft's Extended Security Updates program to receive critical security updates.

As of Oct. 14, Windows will be ending support for Windows 10. If you don't have a Windows 11 compatible computer, there are still some options to keep access to security updates.

Don't want to fork over $30 for a one-year subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates? Microsoft is offering a couple of ways to avoid the fee. But there is a catch.

Ready to leave Windows 10 behind? We break down the easiest ways to download, install, and upgrade to Windows 11 for free.

If you're not ready to part with your Windows 10 PC, there's a way to get another year of security updates without paying the $30 fee.