Microsoft has announced its plans to extend support for the Edge web browser on Windows 10 for an additional three years past the end-of-life date of Windows 10. In a support document, the company explained that both Edge and the WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates, including bug fixes and new features, beyond October 2025 on Windows 10 systems.
Microsoft has clarified that participation in the Extended Support Updates (ESU) program won’t be necessary to receive updates for Edge and WebView2 on Windows 10. This means that all Windows 10 users, regardless of whether they’ve enrolled in the ESU program or not, will still get access to fixes and new features for these applications. For those contemplating using Windows 10 past its end-of-support date in October 2025, this is positive news as they can still expect ongoing support.
As a researcher, I can share that according to Microsoft support documents, both Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will persistently receive updates on Windows 10 22H2 until at least October 2028. This timeline aligns with the end of the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. It’s important to note that devices won’t necessitate the ESU program to continue receiving these crucial updates.
Beyond October 2025, it appears that Microsoft Edge isn’t the only browser that will keep receiving support on Windows 10. It seems likely that well-known browsers such as Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera will continue to be fully supported on Windows 10 as we move towards and beyond 2026.
Microsoft has indicated that they will continue supporting Edge browser up to October 2028, but have not ruled out potential further support if needed closer to the deadline. However, it’s worth noting that Microsoft isn’t being quite as generous with Office on Windows 10 – while they will no longer add new features starting in August 2026, security updates will still be provided until 2028.
2028 appears to be the actual end of support for Windows 10, but things will gradually wind down starting from October 2025. This is because Microsoft has pledged to continue providing security updates as long as users continue to pay for them until October 2028. To ensure that their apps and services remain functional on the platform, they also need to be supported during this period.
After 2025, Windows 10 users may not notice significant changes initially. Those who continue using the platform without security updates can still expect their computers to function as they did before. However, over an extended period, application and driver support for Windows 10 will begin to dwindle. This is when you might find that your preferred applications or peripherals stop functioning or receiving official support.
Beyond mentioning possible significant security risks that might arise from undisclosed vulnerabilities in Windows 10, it’s crucial to note that these issues will only be addressed if you subscribe to Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. After October 2025, anyone continuing to use Windows 10 should consider the ESU program essential for maintaining security, particularly if your PC stores personal data, work documents, or sensitive financial information. It’s always better to err on the side of caution.
Microsoft’s goal is for the majority of Windows users to transition to Windows 11, either by performing an upgrade on their current devices or purchasing a new computer that comes pre-installed with Windows 11. Interestingly, Windows 11 has now overtaken Windows 10 as the most commonly used version of Windows, indicating that more individuals are now choosing to migrate.
via Windows Latest
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2025-08-11 15:09