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ESU Workaround and Trade‑In Option Surface as Windows 10 Deadline Approaches

Third‑party software enables ESU enrollment for consumers facing a delayed official option.

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Sicherheitsupdates für Windows 10 lassen sich bis Oktober 2026 verlängern.
WIndows-10-Schriftzug im oberen Drittel, auf einer Computermesse

Overview

  • Microsoft ends regular Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, with Extended Security Updates available to extend coverage to October 2026.
  • CHIP reports that the free Flyoobe tool can fetch scripts from GitHub and run an 'Enroll in ESU' flow, after which Windows Update confirms registration for extended updates.
  • Many users in Germany still do not see the built‑in ESU enrollment control in Windows Update, prompting interest in immediate workarounds.
  • PC‑WELT cites WindowsLatest in reporting a new trade‑in or recycle prompt appearing in the ESU assistant that links to the Microsoft Store, with no official announcement yet from Microsoft.
  • The reported trade‑in pathway appears active in the U.S. via partner Teladvance, while availability in Germany remains unclear and security authorities continue to warn about post‑support risks.