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Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10 in October, though some supporting software will live on for a few more years. That includes the Edge browser in Redmond's aging OS, which will get updates for another three years.
In a new update to its documentation, spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft says Edge will continue to get updates until "at least" October 2028, so it might survive even longer.
"Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 22H2 until at least October 2028, coinciding with the end of the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program," Microsoft says.
Microsoft's ESU program allows users to extend support for Windows 10 for another year. You can either pay a $30 fee for a year of updates or get access for free if you sync your Windows Backup directly to OneDrive. A third option is to use 1,000 Microsoft Rewards program points to buy access. That's relatively easy to earn, as downloading a program, such as Bing, from Microsoft earns you 500 points.
However, "the ESU program won't be required for devices to continue receiving Microsoft Edge or WebView2 Runtime updates," Microsoft says. So, even if you avoid upgrading to Windows 11, your browser will continue to receive security updates.
It’s unclear how long rivals like Google Chrome or Firefox will continue supporting Windows 10, but we expect to hear more from alternative browsers soon.
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