The useful life of Windows 10 will end in less than a year, October 14, 2025according to the official calendar established by Microsoft for the support of its operating systems. However, the company just announced an extended security update (ESU) program for consumers to extend its use for another year.
It is confirmed again, once again in case anyone had doubts, that the end of the life cycle of Windows 10 (like other previous systems) It is a commercial measure and not a technical one.. Windows 10 could last much longer and in fact tens of millions of users who do not want Windows 11 still use it normally. Of course, despite the fact that Microsoft continues to recommend its customers migrate to Windows 11 under the free upgrade program. If you want to stay on Windows, it is understandable, because there are alternatives that can be considered.
How much does it cost to extend the life of Windows 10?
The Windows 10 Extended Security program for end users follows on the heels of the one announced in the spring for organizations and businesses. There were doubts that ESU will be expanded to consumers, but perhaps the situation requires it. Windows 10’s market share is still huge because Windows 11 is a nightmare that few want to jump into and when they do (we do) it will only be out of obligation.
Getting into the matter. The consumer extended security update program will cost 30 dollars annually. Or to be more precise, that will be what support costs for one year, the maximum that Microsoft will offer for consumers compared to the three years it offers to companies. Obviously, these need more time to plan and transition to Windows 11.
clarify that ESU is not a technical support programnor does it include new features, features, quality or design changes for the operating system, and is limited to providing monthly security updates. In this regard, say that Microsoft will also continue to provide security intelligence updates for the Microsoft Defender antivirus at least until October 2028.
Of course, Microsoft, as it already did with companies, insists on recommending the update to Windows 11 and qualifies this ESU as temporary help to have more time to carry out the migrations. Are you interested in this program with which to extend the useful life of Windows 10? Or is it one more patch to avoid addressing the pressing need for a Windows 12 that is -really- what Windows 11 has not been? Up to you.
Source: www.muycomputer.com
