Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 home users can delay the switch to Windows 11 for one more year if they're willing to pay $30 for Ext

Microsoft wants $30 if you want to delay Windows 11 switch

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2024-11-01 13:30:09

Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 home users can delay the switch to Windows 11 for one more year if they're willing to pay $30 for Extended Security Updates (ESU).

The company first announced that Windows 10 home users can buy Extended Security Updates in December 2023, but this is the first time that Microsoft put a price on the plan.

Windows 10 will reach the end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, Windows 10 systems will no longer receive bug fixes or security updates patching newly discovered vulnerabilities and defending them from the latest security threats.

However, Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) and Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) releases catering to specialized devices, such as those controlling industrial and medical equipment, will receive updates beyond October 2025.

For instance, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 reaches its extended end date on January 13, 2032, while Windows 10 2016 LTSB will reach its extended end date on October 13, 2026.