The Windows 10 operating system reaches the end of its life in a few months. Microsoft will not release any updates for the decade -old operating system since October 2025, unless homes and business customers join ESU.
ESU, extended security updates, end of support for consumers up to one year and three years for businesses. This is the first time that consumers get the option to increase support for their systems.
When Microsoft announced ESU, it confirmed that consumers would have to pay $ 30 to get an additional year of updates.
Microsoft adds free option
Microsoft Executive Vice President Yusuf Mehdi Announced Two additional options to attend the extended security update program for Windows 10 this week.
Microsoft gives individuals more options to join ESU on their Windows 10 devices. In addition to already confirmed $ 30 payment, users may also include using a Windows backup by redeeming 1,000 Microsoft reward points, or syncing the settings on the cloud.
Here is the summary:
- Pay $ 30 in local currency.
- Use Windows Backup to sync your settings on the cloud.
- Regarding 1,000 microsoft rewards points.
tip: You can open your microsoft rewards points by opening Award website on bingYou can earn the award by searching, shopping, or fulfilling the quests on Bing, provided you are signed in the Microsoft account (the possibility of that is required).
The PC will be automatically nominated after an option is selected and the on-screen stages have been followed. Microsoft guarantees updates by October 13, 2026 for enrolled devices.
Time Schedule for Nomination:
- Today: Windows interiors can enroll in Windows 10 ESU.
- July: Option Rolls Windows 10 customers.
- August: Extensive availability of options.
Commercial organizations can pay $ 61 per device to get important and important security updates. They can renew annually for three years, but the cost will be increasing every year.
According to Microsoft, the cloud and virtual environment is automatically nominated without any additional cost.
Individuals or organizations who require long-term support can check the third-party service service, which promises at least 2030 to Windows 10.
Microsoft 365 Apps and Microsoft defender
Microsoft confirmed that Microsoft 365 apps would get security updates by October 10, 2028. However, the feature update will be closed in August 2026.
The Microsoft defender will be updated by October 2028 as well as to preserve the equipment.
Closing word
Windows 10 users now have three official options to join ESU and get an additional year of updates. New options require a microsoft account.
Now you: Do you run Windows 10 on some of your devices? Are you planning to join ESU? Feel free to leave a comment below.
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