Overview

• Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, with a one‑year extension available through Extended Security Updates.
• Microsoft confirms users must sign in on the PC with the same Microsoft account at least once every 60 days to keep ESU active.
• The company will periodically scan devices for compliance, and missing the 60‑day window stops updates until re‑enrollment with the same account.
• Enrollment can be free by signing in and syncing settings to OneDrive, otherwise it costs $30, with an option to redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
• In the European Economic Area, ESU is free without OneDrive syncing, yet users still need to authenticate with a Microsoft account every 60 days.