Overview

• Consumers can enroll in ESU for free by enabling Windows Backup to sync data to OneDrive or redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
• Enrollment wizard testing in the Windows Insider channel begins now and will roll out to all Windows 10 users starting in July, with broad availability by mid-August.
• Free coverage extends from October 15, 2025, to October 13, 2026, delivering monthly critical and important security fixes without new features or technical support.
• Businesses and organizations can purchase ESU through the Volume Licensing Program at $61 per device for one year, with annual renewals available for up to three years at rising costs.
• Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will continue receiving security updates until October 10, 2028, ensuring protection for key productivity tools beyond the OS end-of-support.