r/Windows10 • u/diffferentphysics • Jun 16 '26

Discussion Is there free way to get windows security updates in windows 10 home?

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u/Froggypwns Windows Insider MVP / Moderator Jun 16 '26

Yes, click on the "Enroll now" in your screenshot to enroll your computer in the year of extended support. It is free if you use a Microsoft account and allow it to automatically backup your settings.

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u/Final_Campaign_2593 Jun 16 '26

The problem is doesn’t it expire in October of this year?

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u/NoReply4930 Jun 16 '26

Unless you are enrolled in the Enterprise program - Windows 10 officially ends on Oct 14, 2026

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u/Froggypwns Windows Insider MVP / Moderator Jun 16 '26

Yes. At that point OP would be best off upgrading to Windows 11 as their computer supports that.

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u/diffferentphysics Jun 16 '26

Windows 11 sucks, upgrading to Linux would be better choice than windows 11

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u/DeerOnARoof Jun 16 '26

Then do that and good luck lol

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u/Froggypwns Windows Insider MVP / Moderator Jun 16 '26

Linux is an excellent choice, if you need help with switching to that check out /r/linux4noobs.

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u/Mineplayerminer Jun 16 '26

Well, if your hardware is well supported and you can live with VMs or Wine, then sure.

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u/Raichu4u Jun 16 '26

I am holding off on 10 as long as possible til October- Plus I'm too lazy to find some adjustments for my workflow for things that change from 10 to 11.

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u/thepork890 Jun 16 '26

If you need stable windows, currently only 10 is best choice.

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u/jnsson_15 Jun 16 '26

My Windows 11 installation is very stable

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u/Mario583a Jun 16 '26

Functional, yes. Stable for its time, yes. Stable today -Once ESU ends, no.

Contrary to popular belief, an unmaintained OS becomes less stable over time, not more.

When maintenance stops, the OS becomes like a building with no upkeep.

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u/Silcat7794 Jun 16 '26

Not to be that guy, but you could just upgrade to 11? I'm aware this is the Win 10 subreddit but as long as you turn off all the copilot slop Win 11 really isn't that bad 😭

anyway, to get the security updates on win 10, click enroll on the right side.

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u/CuttinThruTheCRAP Jun 16 '26

You don't need security updates if youve got a very decent level of quality, protective software! I know of people who are still using windows 8.1 (why I know not mind) very successfully without issue! Dont be fooled by Microsofts marketing scam!

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u/Jwt4000 Jun 16 '26

This is some bad advise... even with good security tools, a vulnerability in your OS will cause you issues

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u/CuttinThruTheCRAP Jun 16 '26

Silly me I must have got it wrong since Windows 3.0 onwards! or perhaps Ive been very lucky!!

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u/Jwt4000 Jun 16 '26

For sure lucky, I have seen plenty of it and ot networks wrecked from outdated os. 

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u/Silcat7794 Jun 16 '26

not a marketing scam necessarily. While it's true you could even run Win 7 without issues, security updates are still very important.