Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU

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https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/…ity-updates?r=1 Find out how the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program helps keep your device secure. What is Windows ESU? The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 provides customers with a more secure option to continue using their Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, while they transition to Windows 11 [URL:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11]. The ESU program helps reduce the risk of malware and cybersecurity attacks by providing access to critical and important security updates [URL:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/…ensive-security] as defined by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) [URL:https://www.microsoft.com/msrc/security-…2791cc933a167cd] for devices running Windows 10, version 22H2. ESU enrollment does not provide other types of fixes, feature improvements, or product enhancements. It also does not come with technical support. Windows 10 support has ended. You can enroll in ESU any time until the program ends on October 13, 2026. Windows 10 ESU prerequisites To enroll in the consumer Windows 10 ESU program, make sure your device meets the following requirements: Devices need to be running Windows 10, version 22H2 Home, Professional, Pro Education, or Workstations edition. Devices need to have the latest Windows update installed. Learn how to install Windows updates [URL:https://support.microsoft.com/windows/instal…sion=windows_10]. The Microsoft account [URL:https://account.microsoft.com/] used to sign in to the device must be an administrator account.The ESU license will be associated with the Microsoft account used to enroll. You may be prompted to sign in with a Microsoft account if you typically sign into Windows with a local account. The Microsoft account can’t be a child account. The consumer ESU program can’t be used by commercial devices. Consumer ESU enrollment won’t be offered to devices in the following scenarios: Devices in kiosk mode. Devices joined to an Active Directory domain or that are Microsoft Entra joined.However, devices that are Microsoft Entra registered [URL:https://learn.microsoft.com/entra/identity…ce-registration] can use the Consumer ESU program. Devices enrolled in a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution. Devices that already have an ESU license. If a device is enrolled in the Consumer ESU program and then participates in one of the Commercial ESU scenarios listed above, the Consumer ESU enrollment on the device will be suspended until it is no longer being used as a Commercial device. If you're an IT professional and need to enable ESU for your organization, see Enable Extended Security Updates (ESU) [URL:https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/whats-…ecurity-updates]. How much does Windows 10 ESU cost? You can enroll in ESU in one of the following three ways: At no additional cost if you are syncing your PC Settings [URL:https://support.microsoft.com/windows/back-u…0ebh=windows_10]. Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. One-time purchase of $30 USD or local currency equivalent plus applicable tax. All enrollment options provide extended security updates through October 13, 2026. You can enroll in ESU any time until the program ends on October 13, 2026, however devices will be more vulnerable and susceptible to viruses and malware before enrollment. You will need to sign into your Microsoft account in order to enroll in ESU. You’ll be given these options to choose from when you enroll in the ESU program. You can use your existing ESU license on up to 10 devices. How to get Windows 10 ESU ESU is rolling out to eligible devices running Windows 10, version 22H2 prior to the end of support date on October 14, 2025, with availability expanding gradually as the phased rollout progresses. To get ESU on your Windows 10 device: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. If your device meets the prerequisites, you’ll see a link to enroll in ESU. Once you select Enroll now you’ll start the ESU enrollment. If you are signed into Windows with a local account, you will be prompted to sign into your Microsoft account. If you are already backing up your PC Settings, you will see a prompt to enroll your device. If you aren’t backing up your Windows settings, you can choose if you want to begin backing up your settings, redeem Rewards, or make a one-time purchase to enroll in ESU. You can use your existing ESU license on up to 10 devices once you enroll in ESU. Just go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Enroll now on those additional devices. If you are already signed into the device with the same Microsoft account used to enroll your first device, select Add device. If you are not signed into the device with a Microsoft account, you will be prompted to sign in to the Microsoft account used to enroll the first device.

Hello Negan,

Thanks for sharing the details about the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. It's crucial for users who plan to continue using Windows 10 beyond its official support end date. Just to summarize, the ESU program offers essential security updates to protect against malware and cyber threats, but it does not provide feature updates or technical support. Enrollment is straightforward, and users have several options for obtaining the ESU license. It's a valuable program for those transitioning to Windows 11 while still relying on Windows 10.