Users will have the option to subscribe to Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 even after the operating system’s support concludes in 2025, according to Microsoft.
Typically reserved for organisations requiring ongoing support for older versions, Microsoft is also making these paid security updates available to individuals.
Instead of prolonging the end-of-support date for Windows 10, the software giant intends to introduce this option through an annual subscription service.
According to Microsoft’s blog post, “The ESU program for Windows 10 will include critical and/or important security updates. ESUs do not include new features, customer-requested non-security updates, or design change requests. Technical support beyond the ESU itself is also not available.”
However, Microsoft has not disclosed the pricing details for its extended security patches. The company states, “More details including pricing will be provided at a later date”.
The end of support date for Windows 10 is set for 14 October 2025, marking just over 10 years since Microsoft initially launched the operating system.
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