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Looking for consumer information? For individuals or Windows 10 Home customers, more information about Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 is available in the following resources:

For more information on enabling ESU for home use see, Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.

For general information, see the frequently asked questions section of the End of support for Windows 10 page.

The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program gives customers the option to receive security updates for PCs enrolled in the program. ESU is a paid program that provides individuals and organizations of all sizes with the option to extend the use of Windows 10 devices past the end of support date in a more secure manner. For more information about the Windows 10 lifecycle, see the Windows Lifecycle FAQ.

Individuals or organizations who elect to continue using Windows 10 after support ends on October 14, 2025, will have the option of enrolling their PCs into a paid ESU subscription. The ESU program enables PCs to continue to receive critical and important security updates through an annual subscription service after support ends. The Microsoft Security Response Center defines the severity rating for security updates.

To learn more about the ESU program and how to enroll, see the following resources:

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