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Windows 10 users who don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11 get new lifeline from Microsoft
- Microsoft has introduced a wizard to assist Windows 10 users in staying secure as Windows 10 support ends on October 14 this year.
- The wizard is part of Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program providing security patches for one year after official support ends.
- Windows 10 users have three options via the wizard to continue receiving updates: use Windows Backup, redeem Microsoft Rewards points, or pay a one-time fee of $30.
- Personal computer ESU coverage lasts from October 15, 2025, until October 13, 2026, after enrolling through the wizard.
- The enrollment wizard is currently available in the Windows Insider Program and will roll out to a wider user base in mid-August.
- Commercial organizations can subscribe to the ESU program for $61 per device annually for up to three years, with costs increasing each year.
- Businesses can sign up through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, with Cloud Service Providers offering enrollment from September 1.
- Windows 10 devices accessing Windows 11 Cloud PCs via Windows 365 and virtual machines will receive ESU access and security updates automatically.
- Microsoft aims to encourage users to upgrade to Windows 11 as Windows 10 nears its end, despite some users and organizations delaying the switch.
- For mission-critical devices and large computer fleets, upgrading to Windows 11 might be challenging, but staying up-to-date is essential for security.
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