Enrol for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU)



First Published 15 Sept 2025

If you are still using Windows 10, you will probably be aware that it will no longer be supported after 14 Oct 2025. Microsoft is doing all it can to push users onto Windows 11.

However, consumers can now enrol their computers onto the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, allowing them to continue receiving security updates until 13 Oct 2026.
To enrol, consumers can sign up by backing up to OneDrive, redeeming Microsoft Rewards points, or purchasing for $30.

For organisations, enrolment is $61 for the first year, with the price doubling each subsequent year for up to three years.

NOTE: UK spelling = enrol; US spelling = enroll

Previously, extended support was only available as a paid service for organisations but the first two consumer options allow enrolment for a year's extra security support at no cost.
For details, see this article: Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU): How to Enroll & Stay Protected Until 2026

Thanks to fellow Access MVP, Dagi Yudovich, for alerting me to this information.


The enrolment process is simple. Go to Settings | Windows Update and click the Enroll Now button.

Settings Enrol ESU
NOTE: if you don't have this option yet, you may need to first run a Windows update for it to appear.

After clicking Enroll Now, this screen appears. Click Next

Enrol ESU 1
On the next screen, click Enroll. Enrol ESU 2
If you add additional machines on the same Microsoft account, you will see this screen instead. Click Add Device

Enrol ESU 2A
The next screen confirms that the process has been completed. Click Done.

Enrol ESU Done
You will now be returned to Windows Settings where the information has been updated. Your device will continue to receive security updates for an additional year.

Settings ESU Completed


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Colin Riddington           Mendip Data Systems                 Last Updated 15 Sept 2025



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