Windows 10 Support Ends Soon, Though Extended Security Updates Offers Are Available

Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates program will deliver paid patches for Windows 10 after Oct. 14, 2025, but only for version 22H2 devices.

Businesses and organizations running Windows 10 that continue using the operating system after support ends on Oct. 14, 2025 will need to pay for security updates, starting at $61 per device, with costs doubling annually. This offer, including one for consumers, is part of Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates program and will provide protection for a limited time.

Microsoft executive Yusuf Mehdi described the program as a bridge to the Windows 11 experience.

Microsoft ESU for enterprises

Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for enterprises will provide monthly security patches for Windows 10 devices after support ends. The ESU covers critical security patches only; it does not offer new features, design updates, or technical support. Available through Volume Licensing and approved cloud platforms, the program applies ...