Overview

• Consumers in the EEA will receive a no-cost year of Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 through October 14, 2026.
• Microsoft removed the Windows Backup/OneDrive condition in the EEA, but enrollment still requires a Microsoft account.
• EEA users must sign in with that account at least once every 60 days or ESU access will pause until they re-enroll.
• Outside the EEA, consumers must still either enable Windows Backup, pay $30 for the year, or redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
• Businesses can purchase multi‑year ESU coverage of up to three years regardless of region.