In order for users who are not yet ready for the upgrade, they can enroll to the Extended Security Updates program, which will install only security patches that are marked “critical”, and it will not came with any form of newer features, design updates, non-security updates, and general support.
The Consumer ESU Program is priced at USD 30.00 valid until October 13, 2026, but they can get it for free when they sync with their system settings, or by redeeming with 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, if they continue to use Bing as their search engine on Microsoft Edge web browser.
How to enroll the Consumer Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10:
– Make sure you’re running Windows 10 Version 22H2.
– If it does, head over to “Settings”, then click “Updates & Security” followed by “Windows Update”.
– When you see the message about Windows 10 EOL, click on “Enroll Now”.
– Select among of the three options: 1.) Enroll the ESU Program for Free when you Back up your settings with your Microsoft Account logged in to your system; 2.) Redeem with Microsoft Rewards for 1000 points; or 3.) Pay a one-time fee of USD 30.00 (prices vary based on your country’s currency).
Even your Consumer ESU program is active, or if you haven’t done so, you can upgrade to Windows 11 of the same edition you have (Home or Pro) for free, as long as your system is compatible for upgrade, which may include your processor that Microsoft have listed for eligible 64-bit Intel, AMD, or Qualcomm CPUs, as well as a minimum 4GB of RAM, 64GB of disk space, a UEFI firmware, and it has system security features like Trusted Platform Module (TPM) installed with at least version 2.0 (it can be a processor-based or a motherboard slot installation), and Secure Boot compatibility.
PHCA CID: PHCA-2025H2-5920
