The ESU program or the Extended Security Update program for Windows 10 addresses the issue of security updates after Windows 10 becomes end of life. The pricing information for Windows 10 ESU program is available now.
When will Windows 10 become end of life?
Windows 10 becomes end of life in October 2025. Once Windows 10 becomes end of life, security updates for Windows 10 will no longer be released under the ‘Patch Tuesday’ program of Microsoft. So, November 2025 onwards, regular security updates for Windows 10 will not be released.
What will the ESU program for Windows 10 do?
The ESU program for Windows 10 will provide security updates addressing Critical and Important security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats.
The Extended Security Updates will be released every month, as part of the ‘Patch Tuesday’ project of Microsoft. These updates are released every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
To access Extended Security Updates, you will need an ESU license.
How can I get the ESU program for Windows 10?
You will need to buy license for the ESU program or the Extended Security Update program for Windows 10. The pricing information for the ESU program has been released by Microsoft.
What is the price of ESU program for Windows 10 for Home edition or retail customers?
The retail customers or individual users or the Home edition users of Windows 10 can buy license for the Extended Security Update by paying an annual subscription cost of $30.
You can buy ESU for a period between 1 to 3 years. More information about the ESU program for Windows 10 retail or individual customers can be found on this page.
What is the price of ESU program for Windows 10 for business users?
The business users of Windows 10 computers can enroll in the Extended Security Update (ESU) program by paying an annual fee of $61.
The ESU licenses can be bought for a period between 1 to 3 years.
What is the price of ESU program for Windows 10 commercial licenses?
The ESU program for Windows 10 is available for Enterprise, Education, and Pro in Commercial use. For pricing information, you will need to contact Microsoft directly or through your account management team.
When will the ESU program for Windows 10 end?
The ESU or the Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 can be bought for a maximum period of 3 years.
As per Microsoft, the ESU program for Windows 10 will end on October 10, 2028. After that date, there is no possibility of getting any new extended security updates for Windows 10.
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