Windows 10 security updates stop on October 13

Consumer Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 end on October 13, 2026, and there is no second year for home users.

October 13, 2026 is also the last day to enroll, so signing up late buys days rather than a year.

The three real exits are a free in-place upgrade to Windows 11, new hardware, or accepting an unpatched PC.

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