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Microsoft Offers Free Security Updates for Windows 10 in EEA
9/28/2025
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- Microsoft will provide free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 in the European Economic Area (EEA) through 14 October 2026, after pressure from Euroconsumers.
- Updates require logging into Microsoft account.
- Previously, extending support involved fees or conditions, drawing criticism for violating EU regulations.
- Many devices before 2017 cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware requirements.
