US EditionMicrosoft Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates -- Under One Condition
- Microsoft announced free enrollment options for Extended Security Updates on Windows 10 starting July 2025 to October 13, 2026.
- This announcement follows Microsoft’s plan to end Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, and address user resistance to upgrading to Windows 11.
- Users can enroll via a new wizard in Windows 10 that offers three options, including a free method requiring use of Windows Backup and 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
- Yusuf Mehdi explained that after choosing a setting and completing the guided instructions, a PC will be enrolled automatically. Extended security updates for personal Windows 10 devices will be available starting October 15, 2025, and will continue until October 13, 2026.
- These free ESU options provide a temporary reprieve for tens of millions of Windows 10 users ineligible for Windows 11, while businesses can purchase up to three years of paid updates.
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