Still on Windows 10? You Got One More Year. Here's How to Use It
October 27, 2026
If you're still running Windows 10, you may have heard the free security updates ended this October. They almost did. Microsoft quietly extended them another year, to October 12, 2027.
That's good news. But it's a reprieve, not a fix.
What this means for you
- Your computer keeps getting security patches through October 2027
- Only if it's enrolled in Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program
- After that date, no more patches. The computer still turns on and works, but new security holes stay open
Check if you're covered
- Open Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update
- Look for a message saying your device is enrolled in Extended Security Updates
- If you see an Enroll now button instead, you're not covered yet
Use the extra year to plan, not wait
- Can it run Windows 11? Many computers can upgrade for free. We can check yours in a few minutes.
- If it can't: spreading a replacement over the next 12 months is easier than scrambling next October.
- Back up first. Whatever you decide, get your photos and files backed up before any big change.
Last time around, a lot of people waited until the final week. Don't be that person in 2027.
Want us to check whether your computer can upgrade, or if it's enrolled? Call 785-380-8545, SMS 425-386-7676, or email help@capcity.tech.
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