"Support for that operating system has officially ended, and any PC running Windows 10 with its default settings will no longer receive those critical monthly security updates from the Windows Update servers. But don't start shopping for a replacement PC just yet, as Microsoft offers options that allow you to continue receiving those security updates until October 2026, one full year after the original end-of-support date."
"When Microsoft first announced the availability of Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 11, the subscription came with a $30 price tag. Thankfully, someone in Redmond realized that owners of tens of millions of consumer PCs running Windows 10 aren't ready to replace their old computers, and those customers are also not about to fork over $30 for an ESU subscription. So, a few months before the end-of-support date, the company announced new "free enrollment options" for the ESU program."
"Those free ESU subscriptions are now available for any PC running Windows 10, including the tens of millions of consumer PCs that are ineligible for the free Windows 11 upgrade because they don't meet the compatibility requirements. ESU coverage for personal devices starts immediately and runs through Oct. 13, 2026. On personal devices, the ESU subscription needs to be activated using a Microsoft account."
Monthly Windows updates are delivered automatically on Patch Tuesday, but Windows 10 has reached official end of support and PCs with default settings will no longer receive those critical monthly security updates. Microsoft offers options to continue receiving security updates until October 2026. Extended Security Updates (ESU) for consumers were initially priced at $30, but Microsoft introduced free enrollment options. Free ESU subscriptions are available for any PC running Windows 10, including machines ineligible for the Windows 11 upgrade. ESU coverage for personal devices starts immediately and runs through October 13, 2026. Personal ESU activation requires a Microsoft account and one account can apply eligibility to up to ten PCs.
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