Windows 10 LTSC 2021 paid updates start September 2026; IoT edition supported to 2032

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Microsoft reminds Windows 10 LTSC 2021 support ends January 12, 2027; paid Extended Security Updates begin September 1, 2026 at $61 per device for Year 1. The three-year ESU program doubles yearly, with cumulative licenses requiring back payment. Organizations using Intune or Autopatch get a 25 percent discount, lowering Year 1 to $45. Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC remains supported until 2032. Windows 10 still holds nearly 30 percent market share despite ending support for many editions in 2025. Migrations slowed due to Windows 11 hardware requirements and incompatible healthcare or specialist systems.


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