Install Microsoft's emergency Windows patch now - what it fixes and why it was rushed out

Microsoft has squashed a recent and annoying bug in Windows that caused the built-in reset and reinstall tools to fail if you tried to run them. Released on Tuesday, the new out-of-band emergency ...
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Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates are now yours to claim — but there's a catch

Microsoft has opened enrollment for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. Users who are still on Windows 10 can sign up to receive security updates for an additional year at no extra ...

Do this now if you plan to stick with Windows 10 past October 14

Officially, Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, but Microsoft's Extended Security Updates program gives the software some basic security protection through October 13, 2026. The program is free ...

PSA: You have less than one month to retire your Windows 10 PC — or take action NOW to keep it supported and secure

Microsoft will end mainstream support for Windows 10 on October 14, in just under a month's time. There are steps you must ...
Wired

Still Using Windows 10? Here’s How to Get Another Year of Updates for Free

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...
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Windows 10 support is ending. Here’s what you need to do now

Support for Windows 10 is set to end in October 2025, but that doesn’t have to be the final curtain. With the extended security updates, you’ll continue to receive support for up to 10 systems for one ...
PC World

Windows 10 users can now sign up for free extended security updates

Microsoft has given the official go-ahead for users who want to register for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU). Those who are still on Windows 10 but don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11 yet ...
Gamepressure

Windows 10 will lose access to security updates in 29 days. Microsoft didn't change its mind until the very end

There is only one month left of official support for Windows 10. Microsoft has not backed down from its decision, and users ...
AZ Central

Microsoft Windows 10 will officially stop issuing updates. Windows 10 users must act soon

Windows 10 end-of-life is Oct. 14, 2025, after which Microsoft will no longer provide security updates. Users can upgrade to Windows 11, replace their computer, utilize an unofficial workaround, or ...

Microsoft fixes app install issues caused by August Windows updates

Microsoft has fixed a known issue caused by the August 2025 security updates, which triggers unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation problems for non-admin users on all ...
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Using a modern PC with Windows Update turned off is not a good idea these days, but sometimes, pausing or deferring Windows updates is not only warranted but also necessary. Like any other company, ...