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This article explains how to troubleshoot and fix issues when the Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) enrollment option doesn't appear, including checking Windows version, running command-line fixes, and contacting support if needed.
Microsoft is offering a free one-year extension for Windows 10 support updates in Europe due to regulatory pressure, while users elsewhere must pay or provide data to continue receiving updates until October 2025, after which Windows 10 support will end entirely.
Microsoft has announced that access to its free Windows 10 extended support updates (ESU) in the European Economic Area no longer requires syncing PC settings to the cloud, but users must authenticate with a Microsoft account at least once every 60 days to maintain access. If not, their security updates will be revoked, though re-enrollment is possible. The change primarily affects users with local accounts, while those with Microsoft accounts are unaffected. Outside the EEA, the program remains unchanged.
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2023, leaving users vulnerable to security risks unless they enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for an additional year or upgrade to Windows 11 if their hardware supports it. Users can also consider switching to alternative operating systems like ChromeOS Flex or Linux Ubuntu. Enrolling in the ESU program is straightforward and can be done via Windows Settings.
Microsoft has clarified that enrolling in Windows 10's $30 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program requires a Microsoft Account, which can cover up to 10 devices, making the deal more affordable but also necessitating account registration for continued updates beyond October 14, 2025.
Microsoft is offering a free year of security updates for Windows 10 PCs through October 2026 via new enrollment options, primarily targeting personal users who sign in with a Microsoft account and use Windows Backup or earn Microsoft Rewards points, as a response to the end-of-support deadline and to accommodate users unable to upgrade to Windows 11.
Microsoft has extended its Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program by one year, allowing users and organizations to continue receiving security updates until October 13, 2026, as a temporary measure while transitioning to newer platforms. Personal users can enroll via a free wizard or pay $30, while organizations pay $61 per device annually, with options for renewal.