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        MICROSOFT U-TURN: Windows 10 Extended Security Updates Are Now FREE for an Extra Year—But There’s a Catch for Most Users     By CyberDudeBivash • September 28, 2025, 1:05 AM IST • Tech Industry Analysis   In a stunning and unexpected reversal, Microsoft has just blinked. After months of holding a firm line on the impending October 2025 end-of-life for Windows 10, the company has announced it will now offer **one year of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for free** to its massive consumer user base. This is a significant reprieve for the hundreds of millions of users with PCs that cannot upgrade to Windows 11. But before IT administrators and business owners breathe a sigh of relief, there's a massive catch. This consumer-friendly U-turn does **not** apply to you. For commercial organizations and educational institutions, the paid ESU program remains firmly in place, creating a new and complex strategic decision point for businesses ...