Microsoft has confirmed it will extend Windows 10 security updates by an additional year at no cost, but only for customers in the European Economic Area (EEA).
The move means users across the EEA will be able to access the Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme until 14th October 2026, without the previously required conditions such as cloud backup or Microsoft Rewards enrolment. However, they will still need to register with a Microsoft account and re-authenticate every 60 days.
The decision follows pressure from consumer groups including Euroconsumers, which had raised concerns that Microsoft’s approach to the ESU scheme conflicted with the EU’s Digital Markets Act by placing unnecessary conditions on access.
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