Extended Support
The latest Extended Support coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows Server 2022 Mainstream Support Ends in 3 Months: Here’s Your Upgrade Playbook
Microsoft has set a date: October 13, 2026, is the day Windows Server 2022 exits mainstream support, shifting to five years of security-only updates, as first reported by Windows Report. The clock is...
Mozilla Extends Firefox 115 ESR Security Patches for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 Until Mid-2024
Mozilla will continue shipping security patches for Firefox 115 ESR to machines running Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 through the browser's entire support lifecycle. This decision creates a...
Microsoft Formalizes Paid Extended Support for Azure MySQL to Ease Upgrade Rush
Microsoft has introduced a paid Extended Support program for Azure Database for MySQL, automatically enrolling servers that run community end-of-life versions and charging customers on a per-vCore,...
Don't Pay $30 for Windows 10 Security: Here's How to Get Extended Updates for Free
Microsoft’s deadline for Windows 10 support—October 14, 2025—is fast approaching, but users have a little-known backdoor to secure another year of critical patches for free. Instead of paying...
Microsoft Extends Security Updates for Exchange Server and Skype for Business Until 2026: What IT Teams Need to Know
Microsoft’s recent announcement to extend security update support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, along with Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019, until April 2026, marks a crucial...
Microsoft 365 Feature Freeze on Windows 10: Impacts, Reactions, and Strategic Directions
Microsoft's confirmation that Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 will soon cease receiving feature updates marks a transformative juncture not just for businesses still anchored to Windows 10, but for the...
Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 137 flaws, 14 critical RCE bugs
Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed a significant number of vulnerabilities, highlighting the ongoing need for robust security practices. The release included patches for at least 137...
Windows 10 End of Support 2025: E-Waste, Security Risks, and User Dilemmas
Microsoft's announcement of Windows 10's end of support in October 2025 has sent ripples through the tech community, leaving millions of users grappling with tough decisions. For those unable or...
LTSC Provides Windows 10 Security Patches Until 2032, Restricts Licensing
With Windows 10 mainstream support ending in October 2025, organizations and users relying on stable, long-term platforms face critical decisions. Microsoft's Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)...
Windows 10 End of Support: Security Risks, Upgrade Options & Eco Impact
Microsoft's impending termination of Windows 10 support represents one of the most significant forced migrations in computing history, affecting over a billion devices worldwide. As the October 14,...
Windows 10 End-of-Support: Enterprise Migration, Security Risks & Upgrade Strategies
The clock is ticking for Windows 10 users as Microsoft's October 14, 2025 end-of-support deadline approaches, forcing enterprises to make critical decisions about their operating system future. This...
Windows 10 End of Support 2025: What You Need to Know Before Upgrading
Microsoft's Windows 10, one of the most widely used operating systems in history, will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. This deadline marks a critical juncture for millions of users who...