#ExtendedSecurityUpdates

Microsoft issues deadline for end of Windows 10 support – it’s pay to play for security

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December 6, 2023 at 01:39AM Microsoft announced Windows 10 end of support for October 14, 2025, but will offer paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) for up to three years after. Windows 10 ESU won’t be free, and prices are undisclosed but expected to resemble the Windows 7 program’s costs. Windows 11 is encouraged, and ESU … Read more

Microsoft extends Windows Server 2012 ESUs to October 2026

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November 10, 2023 at 11:53AM Microsoft is extending support for Windows Server 2012 and providing three additional years of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) until October 2026. This gives administrators more time to upgrade or migrate to Azure. Microsoft recommends upgrading to supported versions for better performance and security updates. Azure offers free extended security updates … Read more