Overview

• Effective October 14, 2025 (Beijing time), Microsoft has stopped technical support, feature updates and security patches for Windows 10.
• Machines running Windows 10 remain operable but will no longer receive security fixes, which Microsoft warns heightens malware and other security risks.
• For devices that cannot move to Windows 11, Extended Security Updates are available for up to one year via three routes: syncing settings to OneDrive with a Microsoft account (EU exempt from the OneDrive/Backup requirement), redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, or paying a one‑time $30 fee plus taxes.
• ESU activated through a Microsoft account requires a sign‑in at least once every 60 days or the entitlement is automatically terminated until re‑enrollment with the same account.
• Microsoft continues to urge upgrades to Windows 11, highlighting hardware‑based security, and market data reported in July showed Windows 11 surpassing Windows 10 in global share.