Extended Security Updates
Coverage of Extended Security Updates in the Nexus archive.
- Data Doctors: What the deadline extension for Windows 10 means
Microsoft has extended the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 until October 12, 2027, providing critical security patches for eligible systems. The extension offers additional time for users to transition to newer operating systems, though ESU does not include new features or full support. Users are advised to check if their PCs can run Windows 11 as an upgrade option.
- Microsoft emails Windows 10 holdouts: Fine, keep your old PC another year
Microsoft has extended Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 consumers through October 2027, notifying users via email that they can keep their current PCs for another year. The move follows stalled adoption of Windows 11 due to hardware requirements and rising component costs, with Statcounter indicating Windows 11’s market share growth has plateaued.
- Microsoft tests the 15-character limit of Windows Server admins' patience
Microsoft's May 12 security update for Windows Server 2016 introduced a bug causing domain controller discovery failures for servers with 15-character hostnames, disrupting tools like DFS Namespace. No immediate workaround is provided, and the issue remains under investigation.