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Here’s what you should do if you can’t move from Windows 10
If moving off from Windows 10 isn’t an option for you, there’s a quick and easy way for you to remain secure on Windows 10 beyond October 14.
Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program will allow users to continue receiving security updates on Windows 10 for an additional year beyond October 2025, and access to the program is free if you choose to sign in with a Microsoft account and sync your PC settings to the cloud. Alternatively, you can pay $30 or 1,000 Microsoft reward points.
If you live in the European Economic Area, the program is free without needing to sync your PC settings to the cloud. However, Microsoft will want you to sign-in with a Microsoft account at least once every 60 days to remain in the ESU program, or your PC will be removed and will stop getting security updates.
Learn how to enroll into the ESU program with our handy in-depth guide!
Windows 10 support ends TOMORROW
It’s crunch time, everyone!
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 tomorrow, on October 14, 2025. On this date, Microsoft will release one final mainstream security update for all Windows 10 users, which should keep you protected for an extra month, until November 11, which will be when Windows 10 misses its first security update, and becomes no longer secure against the latest security vulnerabilities.
Users that sign up to Microsoft’s ESU program will continue to receive a security updates on and after November 11, up until October 2026. So make sure you enroll into the ESU program now to secure your place.