Overview
- Microsoft confirmed that private users in the European Economic Area will receive Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 at no cost through October 13, 2026.
- Previously proposed enrollment conditions, including collecting Microsoft Rewards points or enabling Windows Backup with a Microsoft account, will not apply in the region.
- Official Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, leaving users to choose between upgrading to Windows 11, switching platforms, or using the one-year ESU option.
- Businesses can purchase ESU coverage for up to three additional years beyond the consumer offer.
- Euroconsumers welcomed the decision after urging Microsoft to ensure ongoing protection for a large installed base that cannot meet Windows 11 hardware requirements.