Windows Update Hub: Windows 10 and 11 Status, October 2026
Windows update status as of October 2026: Windows 10 ESU runs to October 12, 2027, Windows 11 versions 26H2 and 25H2, plus upgrade guides from official sources.
Written by Fajar Webarq. Updated October 26, 2026.
Summary
Contents
- Windows 10 has not been supported since October 14, 2025. Home PCs can still receive security updates through the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program until October 12, 2027.
- The latest Windows 11 version is 26H2, available since September 29, 2026 and supported until October 10, 2028 for Home and Pro editions. Version 25H2 ends on October 12, 2027.
- Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is free if your PC meets the requirements. Check first with Microsoft's PC Health Check app.
This page summarizes the Windows update status as of October 26, 2026 and links to all Windows & PC guides on Myceisonline. Windows 10 has passed its end of support, but home PCs can still get security updates through ESU until October 12, 2027. Every date on this page comes from official Microsoft pages and is rechecked every month.
Current Windows Status (as of October 26, 2026)
As of October 26, 2026, Windows 10 receives security updates only if the PC is enrolled in the ESU program, with a final deadline of October 12, 2027 for home users. On Windows 11, the versions still supported for Home and Pro editions are 26H2 and 25H2. The two tables below summarize the dates from official Microsoft sources.
Windows 10
| Component | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 support (feature updates, security updates, technical assistance) | Ended Oct 14, 2025 | Microsoft Support |
| Consumer ESU (home users) | Until Oct 12, 2027; enrollment can be free | Microsoft ESU page |
| Commercial ESU (offices) | Paid, up to three years | Microsoft Learn |
| Microsoft Defender antivirus definitions | Continue to be updated until Oct 2028 | Windows Blog |
| Microsoft 365 Apps | Security updates until Oct 10, 2028 | Microsoft Learn |
| Microsoft Edge & WebView2 (Windows 10 version 22H2) | Updated at least until Oct 2028 | Microsoft Learn |
Windows 11
Windows 11 gets one feature update a year, released in the second half of the year. According to Windows release health (updated October 13, 2026), each version is supported for 24 months for Home and Pro editions, and 36 months for Enterprise and Education.
| Version | Available since | End of updates Home/Pro | End of updates Enterprise/Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26H2 | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 10, 2028 | Oct 9, 2029 |
| 26H1* | Feb 10, 2026 | Mar 14, 2028 | Mar 13, 2029 |
| 25H2 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 12, 2027 | Oct 10, 2028 |
| 24H2 | Oct 1, 2024 | Already ended | Oct 12, 2027 |
| 23H2 | Oct 31, 2023 | Already ended | Nov 10, 2026 |
*Version 26H1 is only for new devices that began shipping in early 2026. Microsoft does not offer it as an update for PCs already running 24H2 or 25H2.
Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2 Home/Pro editions no longer receive updates. If your PC is still on one of them, move to a supported version through Windows Update.
Guides in the Windows & PC Update Hub
The guides below follow the questions that come up most often: what the end of Windows 10 support means, whether your PC can upgrade, what to do if it can't, and how to handle the update process. Each guide draws on official Microsoft or device manufacturer documentation and is updated when something changes.
Windows 10 Is No Longer Supported: What It Means and What to Do
This guide explains what stopped on October 14, 2025 and what keeps running until 2028, such as Defender definitions and Microsoft 365 Apps. It also covers three ways to enroll in consumer ESU until October 12, 2027, and a decision table based on your PC's condition. Read the guide on Windows 10 end of support.
Windows 10 to Windows 11 Upgrade Requirements and How to Check Them
This guide lists the official minimum requirements for Windows 11 and how to check each one: PC Health Check, TPM via tpm.msc, and UEFI mode and Secure Boot via msinfo32. It also compares the three official upgrade paths from Microsoft, what each path preserves, and the 10-day window for returning to Windows 10. Read the Windows 11 upgrade requirements.
PC Doesn't Meet Windows 11 Requirements: Safe Options
Some PCs are rejected only because TPM or UEFI mode is not yet enabled in the firmware. This guide explains how to check and enable them following Microsoft's instructions. If the processor is truly unsupported, there are official options: ESU until October 2027, ChromeOS Flex, or replacing the device. We do not publish bypass guides. Read the options for PCs that don't meet the requirements.
How We Verify Every Update
Every date, device list, and technical step on Myceisonline comes from the manufacturer's official announcements or documentation and is rechecked before publication. Information that has not been officially announced is labeled "unofficial" and comes with its source.
We also follow three rules:
- The update date is visible at the top of every article. Status pages are rechecked at least once a month.
- Menu labels in the Indonesian version are matched against the Indonesian-language Windows interface.
- No guides for bypassing Windows 11 requirements, illegal activation, or modified installation files.
Key Dates to Note
The most important date for home users is October 12, 2027, when consumer ESU for Windows 10 and support for Windows 11 25H2 Home/Pro both end. The list below summarizes the next end-of-support dates, all taken from official Microsoft pages checked on October 26, 2026.
- November 10, 2026: last update for Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise and Education.
- October 12, 2027: consumer ESU for Windows 10 ends. Windows 11 25H2 Home/Pro and 24H2 Enterprise/Education also stop receiving updates.
- October 2028: Defender definitions for Windows 10 stop. Microsoft 365 Apps security updates on Windows 10 and support for Windows 11 26H2 Home/Pro end on October 10, 2028.
- October 9, 2029: end of updates for Windows 11 26H2 Enterprise and Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Windows 10 still be updated?
Yes, for security updates, if the PC is enrolled in ESU, which runs until October 12, 2027. Without ESU, Windows 10 has not received security updates since October 14, 2025.
What is the latest version of Windows 11?
Version 26H2, which Microsoft calls the Windows 11 2026 Update. It has been available since September 29, 2026 and is supported until October 10, 2028 for Home and Pro editions.
Is Windows 11 25H2 still supported?
Yes, until October 12, 2027 for Home and Pro editions, and until October 10, 2028 for Enterprise and Education.
Is the Windows 10 to Windows 11 update free?
Yes, as long as the PC meets the minimum Windows 11 requirements and runs Windows 10 version 2004 or later.
How long does a Windows update take?
Microsoft does not give an exact figure. Download time depends on your internet speed, and upgrading to Windows 11 usually takes longer than a Windows 10 feature update.
Next Steps
If you are still on Windows 10, start with the Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrade requirements and how to check them. If PC Health Check rejects your PC, read safe options for PCs that don't meet Windows 11 requirements. To understand ESU in more depth, see Windows 10 is no longer supported.
