Microsoft will give Windows 10 users free security updates for one more year. The company moved the support end date from October 2025 to October 2026. Users must turn on OneDrive backup to receive these free updates. Microsoft changed its original plan after hearing complaints from computer users. The tech company had wanted people to pay for updates after the first deadline.
Computer owners need to activate a backup system that saves files to their Microsoft account. OneDrive provides 5 gigabytes of free storage space for users. This amount may not hold large files or many documents. The backup feature remains the only free way to keep getting security patches. Microsoft will send these updates through the cloud storage service.
A setup helper will appear on Windows 10 computers starting in July. The program will show users three ways to continue getting updates. People can choose OneDrive backup for free updates or use 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. Those who want neither option can pay 30 dollars for one year of support. The helper will appear as a popup message or inside computer settings.
Companies and businesses face different rules for extended support. Microsoft will charge these customers 60 dollars per computer for one year of updates. The price will go up each year after that. Business owners cannot use the free OneDrive option like home users can.
Computer owners need to activate a backup system that saves files to their Microsoft account. OneDrive provides 5 gigabytes of free storage space for users. This amount may not hold large files or many documents. The backup feature remains the only free way to keep getting security patches. Microsoft will send these updates through the cloud storage service.
A setup helper will appear on Windows 10 computers starting in July. The program will show users three ways to continue getting updates. People can choose OneDrive backup for free updates or use 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. Those who want neither option can pay 30 dollars for one year of support. The helper will appear as a popup message or inside computer settings.
Companies and businesses face different rules for extended support. Microsoft will charge these customers 60 dollars per computer for one year of updates. The price will go up each year after that. Business owners cannot use the free OneDrive option like home users can.
