Microsoft Windows 10 Extended Security Updates explained

12-02-2025 20:16October 14, 2025 marks the day that Microsoft will stop the extended support for Windows 10. As of that day, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for the popular Windows desktop operating system. Customers who don’t want to be at risk must either upgrade to Windows 11 (or successor) or buy Extended Security Updates (ESU). This article explains how Windows 10 ESU must be licensed and all other important things to know. Click and sign in to keep reading >>>