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Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 operating system on October 14, 2025. For those users (mainly corporate) who, for certain reasons, will not be able to upgrade to a newer version of the OS, but will continue to need a secure working environment, the company has provided the opportunity to receive security updates on a paid subscription basis.
Microsoft will offer Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 users. The price of this offer starts at $61 for the first year. Businesses and consumers will need to purchase ESU licenses for each Windows 10 device they plan to continue using after support ends. Pricing for optional security updates will be offered to consumers for the first time since Windows 10.
For companies, the first year of ESU costs $61. The price then doubles to $122 in the second year, and then doubles again to $244 in the third year. If you enroll in the ESU program in the second year, you will still have to pay for the first year as well, as ESUs accumulate. Prices shown apply to businesses only, with consumer pricing details “to be provided at a later date.”
“Extended Security Updates is not a long-term solution, but rather a temporary bridge,” explains Microsoft. “You can purchase ESU licenses for Windows 10 devices that you do not plan to upgrade to Windows 11 starting in October 2024, one year before the end of support date.”
Microsoft is offering a 25% discount to companies that use Microsoft's cloud update solution, such as Intune or Windows Autopatch. When you use Windows 10 PCs and laptops to connect to Windows 11 Cloud PC through Windows 365, Microsoft will not charge you for the security update because licenses are included in your Windows 365 subscription price.
Educational institutions will receive a discount. Microsoft offers a license for $1 for the first year, $2 — in the second year, $4 — in the third year. It doesn't look like Microsoft is going to offer special discounts to consumers.
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