MS Extends W10 Free Security Patches Through October 2027

That's good news if they don't work the updates

https://www.ghacks.net/2026/06/26/microsoft-extends-free-windows-10-extended-security-updates-through-october-2027/
from WinCustomize Forums

Arthur Kaye has published this good news for many on gHacks (external link). Originally this program was set to end Oct. 12, 2026. MS made the change with no big announcement.

I recommend reading the linked article as it describes how to join the program. Those who joined the original program don't have to do anything additional to continue through 10/2027.

Personal Computing Type: Announcement
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yesssssssss.............. I guess they have realized finally that Windows 11 will die!!!

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I had seen this on other sites, and it is great news for a lot of Windows 10 users. The price of new computers is going up due to memory and RAM shortages which makes the upgrade to Windows 11 unfeasible for those on older computers. I have personally been running Windows 11 for a couple of years now, and with Stardock software it's quite tolerable. Once they finish the "K2" initiative, it should be a lot better.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Quoting pelaird, reply 3994929

I had seen this on other sites, and it is great news for a lot of Windows 10 users. The price of new computers is going up due to memory and RAM shortages which makes the upgrade to Windows 11 unfeasible for those on older computers. I have personally been running Windows 11 for a couple of years now, and with Stardock software it's quite tolerable. Once they finish the "K2" initiative, it should be a lot better.

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Agreed. The RAM situation is due to AI soaking up 70% of memory chips this year alone. And no end in sight. Frankly, it's intolerable if only because people will pay as there's little choice when RAM goes bad or when a new machine is necessary.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-your-ram-costs-400-more-than-last-year/

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

My wife's computer (DELL XPS8900 from 2015) recently died. We replaced it with a GEEKOM A7-MAX mini-PC. It included an AMD R9-7940HS processor with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD with Windows 11 Pro for $587.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

All my machines running 7 AND 10 also are running 0patch.

I simply refuse to dump perfectly good machines into landfill at the whim of Redmond's concept of forced obsolescence.

It actually should be illegal.

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Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Quoting pelaird, reply 3994939

My wife's computer (DELL XPS8900 from 2015) recently died. We replaced it with a GEEKOM A7-MAX mini-PC. It included an AMD R9-7940HS processor with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD with Windows 11 Pro for $587.

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Good buy. Any heat problems?

Quoting Jafo, reply 3994944

All my machines running 7 AND 10 also are running 0patch.

I simply refuse to dump perfectly good machines into landfill at the whim of Redmond's concept of forced obsolescence.

It actually should be illegal.

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0 patch is ideal for you as you're maintaining security on W7 as well as W10. Also, there's a good deal to be said for being independent of MS. The "free" solution is for the folks who can't afford other solutions.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Quoting DrJBHL, reply 3994948

Good buy. Any heat problems?

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Nope. Runs very cool since it's a laptop processor with a TDP of 54W.