IT House News on February 4th, Microsoft first announced the pricing information of Windows 10 Expanded Safety Update (ESU) program in April 2024. Subsequently, at the end of October of the same year, Microsoft further supplemented the batch license pricing related content about 5 × 5 activation methods.
IT House noticed that according to Microsoft’s update on October 31, 2024, since November 1, 2024, Microsoft will provide a traditional 5 × 5 expansion security update solution through a batch permit price statement. The first batch of ESUs will be officially launched in November 2025. In the future, Microsoft will also share more availability information about cloud -based expansion and security updates.
In January this year,Microsoft has also updated its Windows 10 Extended Safety Update (ESU) documentation on the Microsoft Learn websiteEssence Neowin noticed this change when browsing.The updated documentation adds pricing details in the common questions (FAQ) part, and related information with Windows 365 / Azure virtual desktop, minimum license purchase requirements.
Windows 10 Extension Security Update (ESU) pricing and license requirements
Price Information: At present, Windows 10 Extension Safety Update can be purchased through Microsoft’s batch permits. The price of each device in the first year is $ 61. Since then, the price will double every year in a row for a maximum of three years. For Windows 10 virtual machines running in Windows 365 or Azure virtual desktop, ESU does not require additional payment. In addition, the Windows 10 terminal device connected to the Windows 365 Cloud Computer can enjoy the longest three -year ESU equity with a valid Windows 365 subscription permit.
Minimum license purchase requirements: The minimum license purchase requirements for Windows 10 ESU are a license.
License availability time: Windows 10 ESU will start providing in batches later in 2024, which is about 12 months before the end date of Windows 10 support.
Windows 10 device runs in the case without ESU
Even if there is no expansion Security update (ESU) solution, Windows 10 computers can continue to run. However, Microsoft suggested that users use Windows Autopatch, Microsoft Intune and other tools to upgrade qualified computers to Windows 11, or replace it with new Windows 11 computers to obtain the best and safest computing experience. In addition, users can choose to migrate to the cloud, subscribe to Windows 365 service, and provide Windows 11 to users of any device through cloud computers. Since October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide the following content for the Windows 10 version that supports the end of this date:
Technical support
Functional update or new features
Quality update (including security and reliability restoration)
In addition, Microsoft also provides consumers with an extended support plan, which is $ 30. Therefore, whether it is a personal user or a business user, there is still time to decide how to deal with it.
Microsoft has been committed to promoting more users to upgrade the system. Recently, Microsoft has also adopted the strategy of “Windows 11 for a limited time for free time” to attract users. In addition, Microsoft recently deleted any information about bypassing the official CPU / TPM requirements from its official website, which further clarified its previous position.
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