topic Re: Windows 10 Update- Oct 14, 2025 in Computer Questions & Tips

Windows 10 Update- Oct 14, 2025

OneDayMatisyahu — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:56:15 GMT

Windows 10's end of life is October 14, 2025, after which Microsoft will no longer provide free security updates or technical support ...... supposedly ....

Many of us will still continue using our Windows 10 devices; as we are comfortable with a relative stable OS and do not wish to purchase a new Windows 11/ a new device for various reasons.

Microsoft has offered a $30 Extended Support option ( how profitable it is of them 🙄 ) ; but WAIT - they are offering a "free" one year of Update of Security Updates.

On your device - Go to - Windows Setting ----> Windows Update - see:

'Windows 10 support ends in October 2025

Enroll in Extended Security Updates to help keep your device secure.

Enroll now Learn about the end of support'

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When you click on " Enroll now "

Enroll in Extended Security Updates to stay protected

Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025

Without security updates and technical support, your PC will be vulnerable to attacks and malware.

Get Extended Security Updates to keep your Windows 10 device safer

Enroll to receive critical security updates after support ends. That way you have more time to decide on your next PC - worry free.

Click on ----> Next

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You're eligible to enroll in Extended Security Updates at no extra cost

As you’ve already backed up your Windows settings, you’re eligible to enroll in Extended Security Updates at no extra cost.

Extended Security Updates

Valid until October 13, 2026 No extra cost

Click on -----> Enroll

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You’re enrolled in Extended Security

Updates through October 13, 2026

😎 ✔️ ✔️ AARP will probably continue to support Windows 10 thru Oct 13, 2026 .......

Re: Windows 10 Update- Oct 14, 2025

cat0w — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:31:24 GMT

Do you have any rewards points you can use? Use of a 1,000 points will cover the cost instead of having to pay $30. Check your account to see what you have.

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Re: Windows 10 Update- Oct 14, 2025

OneDayMatisyahu — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:36:30 GMT

Yes, there is another option that I did not originally display - if you had a Microsoft Rewards account - you can use 'those points to purchase' a free year of extended support updates; as I believed that was not a well known and popular program that most folks are aware of.

😎

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😠 My '2 cents worth of complaints' of the Microsoft Rewards program - is that darn "15 minute" 'wait time/ cool down' between just only 15 sometimes 20 points of earning points; wtf.

😡 for basically $5.00 per month/ value.

Re: Windows 10 Update- Oct 14, 2025

cat0w — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:46:49 GMT

Last night while I was updating my laptop that has Windows 10 after completing the updates I checked about getting the security updates. I was able to sign up for future updates and did not have to pay or use points.

Check updates and see if it shows you are eligible to receive future updates at no cost.