Windows 10 End of Life is today, October 14, 2025, but users can extend its lifespan with the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
The ESU program allows users to continue receiving updates for Windows 10, even after its official end of life. To enroll, users can click "Enroll now" on the Windows Update page and link their Microsoft account, syncing settings to OneDrive.
However, for those who prefer not to use a Microsoft account, an alternative option is available: a $30 ESU subscription, now live in the Store.
Users in the EU only require a Microsoft account for free Windows 10 ESU, while users outside the region also need to sync Settings to OneDrive.
Author's summary: Windows 10 users can extend support with $30 ESU.