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For those of you who are still running Windows 10 on your computer, Microsoft has offered a one year extension after the October 14, 2025 end of support date to continue providing security updates, giving you some more time to make the transition to Windows 11.

The program entitled Extended Support Updates (ESU) can be obtained in one of three ways:

1. At no additional cost if your Windows user account is signed into Microsoft account and you are syncing your PC settings.
2. Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
3. One-time purchase of $30

To get ESU on your Windows 10 device:

1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. If your device meets the prerequisites, you’ll see a link to enroll in ESU.
2. Once you select Enroll now you’ll start the ESU enrollment. If you are signed into Windows with a local account, you will be prompted to sign into your Microsoft account. If you are already backing up your PC Settings, you will see a prompt to enroll your device.
3. If you aren’t backing up your Windows settings, you can choose if you want to begin backing up your settings, redeem Rewards, or make a one-time purchase to enroll in ESU.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

~Ted Eiler