- Microsoft has announced an “extended security update” (ESU) program for Windows 10.
- The ESU program will allow users to pay for monthly security updates beyond Windows 10’s end of support date.
- Windows 10 will reach end of life in October 2025.
- For the first time ever, both commercial and consumer customers will be able to subscribe to Microsoft’s ESU program.
Microsoft has today announced that it will be launching an extended security update program for Windows 10 when the OS reaches end of support in October 2025. Similar to the Windows 7 ESU program, Microsoft will continue to support the OS for three years beyond the 2025 cut-off date for customers who are willing to pay for it.
Previously, the ESU program was limited to Microsoft’s commercial customers, but for the first time ever the company is opening the program to everyone. This means people who use Windows 10 on their personal machines will be able to pay for continued support beyond October 2025 if they don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11.