Windows 10 Extended Security Updates
Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, but users can extend its lifespan with the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
To enroll in the ESU program, users can click "Enroll now" on the Windows Update page and link their Microsoft account, syncing Settings to OneDrive.
However, for those who prefer not to use a Microsoft account, Microsoft offers a $30 ESU subscription, now available in the Store.
Users in the EU only require a Microsoft account for free Windows 10 ESU, but users outside the region also need to sync Settings to OneDrive.
- Cost: $30
- Alternative: 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points in the US
Author's summary: Windows 10 support extended with $30 ESU option.