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Windows 10 Extended Support Upgrade Programme Explained

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a paid subscription providing security patches after mainstream support has ended.

Customers with technical issues unrelated to ESU updates will be advised to upgrade to Windows 11.

Gartner provides guidance for IT leaders to manage migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using the Microsoft ESU programme.

Author summary: Microsoft's ESU programme offers paid security updates for Windows 10.

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Computer Weekly Computer Weekly — 2025-10-27

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