Windows 10: With one week of support left, here are your options

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Microsoft launched Windows 10 almost 10 years ago and it plans to end support for the operating system next week, on October 14th, 2025.

End of support means that Microsoft won't deliver updates to your devices anymore for the operating system. That is a problem, as security issues won't get fixed anymore. If you connect your PC to the Internet, this affects the security of the device and is in most cases better avoided.

This guide reveals the options that you have to keep the PC up and running, and secured.

Option 1: Extend the life by joining ESUExtended Security Updates are at this time probably the best option. They extend life by a year for consumer PCs and by up to three years for business PCs.

For consumers, it is easy to join.

• Check Settings > Update / Security for enrollment information. Check this guide for additional details on enrolling in Windows 10 ESU.
  
• Use this handy open source script to join, even if you use a local account.
  

Users from the European Economic Area may join for free. Everyone else has three options (pay money, pay with Rewards points, allow cloud backups).

Takeaway: Extends support by a year, giving you time to think about the next step.

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