Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 Extended Security Updates announcement reveals a telling double standard: while home users get multiple free pathways to maintain security beyond the October 2025 deadline, enterprises face the same expensive pay-or-migrate ultimatum.Extended Security Updates deliver only critical and important security patches.The software giant announced in a blog post that individual consumers can secure an additional year of Windows 10 security updates for free, either through Windows Backup, or by redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. They also have the option to access the updates by paying a $30 fee. Even after paying $61 per device, IT departments won’t receive new features, non-security bug fixes, or technical support. Microsoft first launched its Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program in April 2024 with enterprise-focused pricing: $61 per device for year one, $122 for year two, and $244 for year three. Tuesday’s announcement doesn’t change those enterprise rates. Business options remain available through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, with Cloud Service Provider partners able to sell commercial ESUs starting September 1.Do you support Microsoft stopping windows 10 support ?
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