New Update Microsoft to also sell Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to home users

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Customers who don't want to upgrade to Windows 11 or who don't have an eligible device can subscribe to the upcoming ESU program.

"While we strongly recommend moving to Windows 11, we understand there are circumstances that could prevent you from replacing Windows 10 devices before the EOS date. Therefore, Microsoft will offer Extended Security Updates," said Jason Leznek, Principal Product Manager for Windows Servicing and Delivery.

"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."

The company also told BleepingComputer that, for the first time, home users will also be able to buy Windows 10 ESU subscriptions.

However, Redmond has yet to share pricing details, with more information to be announced later.

"Stay tuned for more ESU program updates as we approach availability, including an ESU program for individual consumers," Leznek said.

Microsoft to also sell Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to home users

Microsoft says that customers still using Windows 10 after the end of support date will be able to buy three extra years of security updates through the company's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

 

[nickstar1]

why not just give it for free like windows XP? "This new subscription or ransom, are these tech companies new ploy to get you to cough it up or else.

 

[roger_m]

why not just give it for free like windows XP?

Or a better option in opinion, would be to allow everyone running Windows 10 on a 64 bit CPU, to upgrade to Windows 11. While Microsoft does allow you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, it seems that very few people are aware of this.