The end of Windows 10 support approaches, involving user safety. Microsoft offers an essential free update to protect devices before the final stop of operating system safety updates.
TL; Dr
- Free Windows 10 update for extended support.
- Two options: Microsoft points or single payment.
- Windows 11: Some versions soon without security updates.
A new breath for Windows 10
Faced with the approach of the end of the support of Windows 10scheduled for next October, Microsoft has just announced an initiative likely to reassure many users. Thanks to the recent update KB5063709, free, a new tab called ” Enroll in Extended Support Updates »Now appears in the parameters of Windows Update. This novelty opens the door to the program of Extension of security updates (ESU)thus offering individuals an additional year of protection until October 2026.
By exploring this new option, users discover two ways to extend their access to essential fixes:
- Spend 1,000 points Microsoft Rewards To activate the ESU on a local account (non -reversible operation).
- Single payment of $ 30 to cover up to ten PCs associated with the same account.
A key recommendation accompanies this process: saving your data on the company’s servers, in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises when going to a new device.
Slow adoption of Windows 11 and Perspectives
Despite the launch of the ESU program, the transition to Windows 11 Lavoring remains. The strict technical criteria imposed by the publisher complicate migration for a large part of the computer park. Result: According to StatCounter, the world market share of Windows 10 still displays a solid 42.99%, while Windows 11 climbs only 53.39%. Standing fact, since the announcement of ESUs last June, the adoption rate of the most recent system has even been contracted – a rare phenomenon while the deadline is approaching.
The future of updates at Microsoft
The concern is not limited only to users of Windows 10. From November 11, 2025, the consumer version Windows 11 23H2 will also lose its access to security fixes. It will therefore be necessary to migrate to future version – expected in September or October – under penalty of being exposed at various risks. This tense context recalls, once again, how crucial it remains to anticipate and support these software developments to guarantee the cybersecurity of the positions.
