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Windows 10 end-of-support upgrade and ESU guidance

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Microsoft ended Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, leaving devices without new security updates and increasing the risk of viruses and malware if users stay on the platform. The company is directing users to upgrade to Windows 11, move to Windows 365, or enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to keep protections in place. Microsoft also said some users can get ESU for free, including certain EEA customers who enroll with a Microsoft account.

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Timeline

  1. 14.10.2025 17:54 2 articles · 7mo ago

    Windows 10 reaches end of support

    Initial Disclosure

    Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025, ending technical assistance, feature updates, and security updates for the operating system. PCs that remain on Windows 10 can continue to function, but they become more exposed to viruses, malware, and attacks without migration to a supported Windows version.

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  2. 14.10.2025 17:54 2 articles · 7mo ago

    Microsoft outlines ESU, EEA, and LTSC options for Windows 10 users

    Mitigation Patch Update

    Microsoft published guidance that directs Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, migrate to Windows 365, or enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to keep receiving protection temporarily. The guidance says ESU costs $30 for home users and $61 per device per year for enterprise customers, can be extended for up to 3 years, can be free for some home users through Microsoft Rewards points or Windows Backup, and is free for individual customers in the European Economic Area who enroll with a Microsoft account after pressure from Euroconsumers. The same guidance also points to Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases, including Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, as alternatives that keep receiving updates on their own schedules.

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