Microsoft from free update offer to millions of Windows users

Republished on August 16 with the new 60 -day warning from Microsoft.

Microsoft has now issued its free update offer to millions of other Windows 10 users. After this compulsory update of KB5063709, you should see the option of “register for extended support updates”, which will take place until October 2026.

By Windows last“There is a new link now scored in the Windows Update page.” You still have several options to extend security assistance, in particular by paying $ 30, which could cover up to 10 pc on a single account. Most users will however opt for the free update offer, linking ESU to their Microsoft and OneDrive account.

Microsoft confirmed that it came back in July, blogging that “individuals will start to see an registration assistant through notifications and settings, which facilitates the selection of the best option for you and registration in ESU directly from your PC Windows 10 Personal.” As Windows last Confirms: “More users should see the rocking” after this update.

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“We understand that the transition to a new PC can take time,” explains Microsoft, “and we are here to support you throughout the process. Windows 10 Extended Safety Updates Program is designed to keep your Windows 10 PC current after the end of the support – allowing you to remain secure during the transition. ”

“If you did not see the possibility of extending updates earlier”, ” Windows last Explain: “You should try to seek again after today’s update.” He did not do everything smoothly for the well -published registration assistant. Some users have reported “planks immediately” when clicked. It was a central problem of Microsoft which is now solved.

This is not all good news – at least not for Microsoft. Because “all Windows 10 activated licenses are eligible for ESU”, the accelerated progress that has been made by pushing the conservatives of Windows 10 to change work have moved to a clear inverse.

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A month ago, we announced the realization of Windows 11 by finally exceeding Windows 10 after years of frustration. It seemed that the flip would continue until 250 million PCs inadmissible to upgrade. But this is not the case.

The data behind these statistics are illustrative – certainly not an exact science. But these are the same data that have followed the slow upgrade numbers in recent years and the accelerated dynamics this year. The irony is that the overthrow induced by prolonged support occurs just after Windows 11 finally reached its milestone on the market.

As I warned, this free ESU tour sparked a reversal in the recent fortunes of Windows 11, at least according to the indicative data of Statcounter. And although he is still slightly at the head of his brother retired, Windows 11 moves in the wrong direction. A free ESU is commendable, but it should have been limited to PCs that cannot upgrade.

Currently, it seems that we may have delayed an edge of the cliff, which means that we can all start next summer with upgrade NAGS and cybersecurity warnings. We will know more in the coming weeks, but Windows 10 could be about to recover its crown.

Meanwhile, it is not only Windows 10 users who must act now to ensure that they maintain critical security updates on their PCs. By Windows last“Microsoft confirmed that Windows 11 version 11:2 p.m. will reach the end of the support on November 11, 2025.”

This should not surprise, the manufacturer of Windows simply following his “standard life cycle of 24 months for consumer editions”.

“Always under Windows 11 23:2:2h?” PC world said. “Act soon! Your update date is almost there.” If you do not act: “From November 11, 2025, regular security updates will no longer be available for Windows 11 23:2:2h, leaving non -kept systems vulnerable to cyber attacks. Millions of users worldwide are likely to be affected. ”

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Just like with Windows 10 users who do not select an ESU option or go to Windows 11, if you miss the deadline, the security updates will only stop. “You will have to go to Windows 11 version 24H2 or next 25h2 to stay supported.”

Microsoft has now issued a 60 -day warning for Windows 10 users. “On October 14, 2025, Windows 10, version 22:2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education and IoT Endition Editions) will reach the end of the interview. October 14, 2025 will also mark the end of the management of Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015. ”.

The company confirms that “the monthly monthly security update in October 2025 will be the last update available for these versions. After this date, the devices performing these versions will no longer receive updates monthly security and overview containing protections of the latest security threats. ” In terms more simply, do not let your PC fall in charge.

Microsoft has also reiterated its assistance offer. “As we shared last October, for the first time, you can register your PC Windows 10 Personal in the ESU program and receive critical and important monthly updates after the end of the support in October.” From now on, the offer has been issued to more users, we expect all the data on the socket.

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But the upgrade remains its main push. “As always, we recommend that you update your devices to the latest version of Windows 11.” And Windows 10 users can expect constant NAGs in the next year, regardless of the ESU in place.

There are about 700 million users on Windows 10, 250 million of whom may not upgrade. Like a Forbes Reader commented on ESU’s offer: “The discharges can push a sigh of relief for one more year”, and there is certainly something in there.

While the trial recently filed in California demanding that Microsoft extends free support until the ~ 50% Windows 10 market share decreases to less than 10%, there is little chance that a court will take place in the life cycles of well -published products. The real question is now whether this additional year lowers these Windows 10 figures so materially that we stop talking about the cybersecurity cliff which must be avoided.