Latest Windows 10 news
The latest news about Windows 10
www.bleepingcomputer.comThe latest news about Windows 10 is that Microsoft released the KB5082200 extended security update on April 14, 2026, fixing vulnerabilities from the April 2026 Patch Tuesday, including 2 zero-day flaws.[1]
Key facts about Windows 10's current status:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| End of support | October 14, 2025 — regular support officially ended [2][10] |
| Current updates | Only Extended Security Updates (ESU) are available for paid subscribers [1][2] |
| Recent ESU updates | KB5082200 (April 2026), KB5078885 (March 2026), KB5075912 (February 2026) [1] |
| Security risk | Without ESU, devices receive no security updates and are vulnerable to malware [2][7] |
| Recommendation | Upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in the consumer ESU program (covers up to 1 year after end of support) [2] |
| Usage still | Nearly 50% of users are still running Windows 10 despite end of support [7] |
Windows 10 PCs still function normally, but without security updates (unless you pay for ESU), they're at increased risk. Microsoft strongly recommends upgrading to Windows 11 for continued security and feature updates.[2]