Get free Windows 10 security updates through October 2026: 2 ways

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Windows 10 PCs have two free options for extended security updates.
• To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account.
• The one-year extension for consumers ends in October 2026.

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