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Windows 10: ESU-bypass to extend updates is working already reportedly - harlan4096 - 18 February 25
Quote:Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system reaches end of support in October 2025. This means no updates anymore for the operating system, including security updates.
This is a problem for many users, especially for users who run systems with hardware that is not compatible with Microsoft's official list of supported hardware for Windows 11.
One way out of this is to extend support via ESU.
What is ESU? Extended Security Updates were introduced by Microsoft for Windows 7. Organizations could pay Microsoft to extend support for up to three years.
For Windows 10, Microsoft widened the ESU-program to also include home users. Microsoft charges home customers $30 for a year of extended security updates.
Notably, Microsoft is limiting the offer to a single year. Business customers on the other hand may extend support for three or even more years.
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