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Windows 10 Support Ends in 30 Days as Microsoft Opens Consumer ESU Enrollment

Eligible PCs can enroll for a one‑year security‑only extension directly in Settings using a Microsoft account.

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Overview

  • Microsoft says the October 2025 Patch Tuesday will be the final update for Windows 10 version 22H2 across Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise, ending monthly security and preview releases after that.
  • Consumers on Windows 10 22H2 with the latest updates can enroll via Settings > Windows Update when signed into a Microsoft account, though the in‑OS enrollment option is still rolling out to some devices.
  • ESU access is free if you enable Windows Backup to OneDrive or redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, or costs about $30, covers up to 10 PCs per account, and provides security fixes through October 2026.
  • Microsoft will continue Defender Antivirus signature updates independently through 2028 and keep Microsoft 365 apps updated on Windows 10 without new features, while Office 2016 and 2019 support ends on October 14.
  • Users can upgrade to Windows 11 if hardware meets requirements, buy a new PC, or switch to alternatives such as Linux or Chromebooks, and LTSC editions like Enterprise LTSC 2019 and IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 remain supported longer.