Microsoft extended Windows 10 consumer Extended Security Updates to October 12, 2027 with an editor's note on June 25, 2026.
What actually changed
| Program | As first announced | Now (verified September 9, 2026) | Where Microsoft says so |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 end of support (22H2, all editions) | October 14, 2025 | October 14, 2025 (unchanged) | Lifecycle table |
| Consumer ESU (personal devices) | One year, ending October 2026 | Two years, consumer ESU ends October 12, 2027 | ESU page; editor's note of June 25, 2026 |
| Commercial ESU year 1 | Ends October 2026 | Ends October 2026 (unchanged) | Lifecycle table |
| Commercial ESU year 3 (final) | October 10, 2028 | October 10, 2028 (unchanged) | Lifecycle table |
| Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro end of support | October 13, 2026 | October 13, 2026 (unchanged) | Lifecycle table |
What's covered
- What actually changed
- How a lifecycle date drifts
- What we got wrong, specifically
- The fix that outlasts the fix
- What to do today
Full guide with every version, risk scores, and live updates: https://endoflife.ai/article-windows-10-consumer-esu-drift
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