"Windows 10 on Tuesday reached its end-of-support deadline, meaning businesses will no longer receive free security patches or technical support from Microsoft for devices running the operating system. Those that continue with Windows 10 past the deadline must pay $61 per device for the first year of additional support via Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. The program will be in place for three years, with the yearly cost doubling every 12 months to reach $244 in the final year."
"Without extended support, businesses risk exposure to cyberattacks and data breaches as new security vulnerabilities will no longer be patched. Microsoft had been encouraging customers to upgrade to Windows 11 or to Windows 365 cloud PCs ahead of the Oct. 14 deadline. However, adoption has been relatively slow due to factors such as stricter hardware requirements for Windows 11, tight budgets among small and mid-sized businesses, and a lack of perceived benefits in the upgrade."
Windows 10 reached end-of-support on Oct. 14, ending free security patches and technical support for devices still running the operating system. Organizations that keep Windows 10 must purchase Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) at $61 per device in year one, with the program lasting three years and the annual per-device fee doubling each year to $244 in year three. Without ESU, unpatched vulnerabilities will leave businesses exposed to cyberattacks and data breaches. Microsoft promoted upgrades to Windows 11 or Windows 365 cloud PCs before the deadline. Adoption remained relatively slow because Windows 11 enforces stricter hardware requirements, many small and mid-sized businesses face tight budgets, and many see limited upgrade benefits.
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