Microsoft Offers Windows 10 Extended Security Updates
As! of October 14, 2025, Windows 10 has reached its End of Life, but users can extend its lifespan through the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
To enroll, users can click "Enroll now" on the Windows Update page, link their Microsoft account, and sync Settings to OneDrive. However, users in the EU only need a Microsoft account for free Windows 10 ESU.
For those who prefer not to use a Microsoft account or do not have Rewards points, Microsoft offers a $30 ESU subscription, now available in the Store.
Users can extend Windows 10 support by paying Microsoft $30.
- Cost: $30
- Availability: Now live in the Store
- Alternative: 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points in the US
Author's summary: Microsoft offers $30 ESU for Windows 10.