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Microsoft Begins Rolling Out Free Windows 10 ESU Enrollment for EEA Consumers

Consumer pressure in Europe prompted Microsoft to drop earlier conditions, with sign-up requiring a Microsoft account.

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Overview

  • Official support ends on 14 October 2025, with free ESU keeping Windows 10 devices patched through 13 October 2026 for private users in the EEA.
  • The enrollment link is starting to appear in Windows Update for some users, and Microsoft says broader availability will follow in the coming days.
  • Registration requires Windows 10 version 22H2, administrator rights and a Microsoft account.
  • Previously proposed hurdles such as Microsoft Rewards points or enabling Windows Backup do not apply in the EEA.
  • Businesses can purchase up to three additional years of ESU, while many PCs cannot move to Windows 11 and some users are turning to third-party tools like Flyoobe to trigger enrollment.