If you're still on Windows 10 in 2024, you can hold off on upgrading just a bit longer.
Microsoft has decided to extend support for Windows 10, allowing private users to purchase additional security updates for a limited period.
Previously, Microsoft offered Extended Security Updates (ESU) only to enterprise customers.
Now, individual users will also be able to buy extra security updates, though these updates will include only essential security fixes and no new features or bug resolutions.
The ESU program for consumers will become available shortly before Windows 10's official end-of-support date in October 2025, with an estimated cost of $30 for a one-year extension, as reported by Heise.
Windows 10 users who opt for this program will receive only the most critical security patches and no further technical support. For businesses, Microsoft is offering an additional two years of extended support, with all security updates concluding in 2028.
Microsoft continues to encourage users to upgrade to Windows 11, which offers enhanced security features.
For those who are unable or unwilling to upgrade, the ESU program provides a temporary option for continued security coverage – though only for those who choose to pay for it.
