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Microsoft has now issued its free update offer to millions more Windows 10 users. After this mandatory update to KB5063709<\/a>, you should see the option to \u201cEnroll in Extended Support Updates,\u201d which will run until October 2026.<\/p>\n Per Windows Latest<\/a>, \u201cthere\u2019s a new Enroll Now link inside the Windows Update page.\u201d You still have several options to extend security support, including paying $30 which could cover as many as 10 PCs on a single account. Most users will opt for the free update offer though, linking the ESU to their Microsoft account and OneDrive.<\/p>\n Microsoft confirmed<\/a> this was coming back in July, blogging<\/a> that \u201cindividuals will begin to see an enrollment wizard through notifications and in Settings, making it simple to select the best option for you and enroll in ESU directly from your personal Windows 10 PC.\u201d As Windows Latest confirms, \u201cmore users should see the toggle\u201d after this update.<\/p>\n ForbesGoogle\u2019s Gmail Warning\u2014Hackers Gain Access To User AccountsBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWe understand that moving to a new PC can take time,\u201d Microsoft says, \u201cand we\u2019re here to support you throughout the process. The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program is designed to keep your current Windows 10 PC protected after support ends\u2014helping you stay secure during the transition.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIf you weren\u2019t seeing the option to extend updates earlier,\u201d Windows Latest explains, \u201cyou should try looking again after today\u2019s update.\u201d It hasn\u2019t all been smooth sailing for the well-publicized ESU enrollment wizard. Some users reported \u201cimmediately crashes\u201d when it\u2019s clicked. This was a central Microsoft issue that is now fixed.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not all good news \u2014 at least not for Microsoft. Because \u201call activated licenses of Windows 10 are eligible for ESU,\u201d the accelerating progress that was being made pushing Windows 10 holdouts to switch has shifted into a sharp reverse.<\/p>\n ForbesAmazon Warning\u2014If You Get This Message, Your Account Is At RiskBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n A month ago we heralded Windows 11\u2019s achievement in finally overtaking Windows 10 after years of frustration. It did seem that the flip would continue all the way through to the 250 million or so PCs ineligible for the upgrade. But that\u2019s not to be.<\/p>\n The data behind this stats is illustrative \u2014 certainly not an exact science. But it\u2019s the same data that tracked the slow upgrade numbers through the last few years and the accelerating momentum this year. The irony is that the extended support induced reversal comes just after Windows 11 finally achieved its market milestone.<\/p>\n As I warned<\/a> might happen, this free ESU u-turn has triggered a reversal<\/a> in Windows 11\u2019s recent fortunes, at least according to Statcounter\u2019s indicative data. And while it\u2019s still marginally head of its retiring sibling, Windows 11 is moving in the wrong direction. A free ESU is laudable, but it should have been limited to PCs that cannot upgrade.<\/p>\n Windows 10 Vs Windows 11.<\/p>\n Statcounter<\/p>\n Right now, it seems we may just have delayed a cliff edge, meaning we all get to go again next summer with the upgrade nags and cybersecurity warnings. We will know more over the coming weeks, but Windows 10 could be about to reclaim its crown.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, it\u2019s not just Windows 10 users who must act now to ensure they maintain critical security updates on their PCs. Per Windows Latest<\/a>, \u201cMicrosoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 23H2 will reach end of support on November 11, 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n This should not come as a surprise, with the Windows-maker simply following its \u201cstandard 24-month lifecycle for consumer editions.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cStill on Windows 11 23H2?\u201d PC World<\/a> says. \u201cAct soon! Your update deadline is almost here.\u201d If you don\u2019t act, \u201cstarting November 11th, 2025, regular security updates will no longer be available for Windows 11 23H2, leaving unupgraded systems vulnerable to cyber attacks. Millions of users worldwide are likely to be affected.\u201d<\/p>\n ForbesMicrosoft\u2019s Emergency Update For Windows Users\u2014\u2018Critical Issues\u2019By Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n Just as with Windows 10 users who don\u2019t select an ESU option or upgrade to Windows 11, if you miss the deadline then security updates will just stop. \u201cYou will need to move to Windows 11 version 24H2 or the upcoming 25H2 to stay supported.\u201d<\/p>\n Microsoft has now issued a 60-day warning<\/a> for Windows 10 users. \u201cOn October 14, 2025, Windows 10, version 22H2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions) will reach end of servicing. October 14, 2025 will also mark the end of support for Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015.\u201d<\/p>\n The company confirms that \u201cthe October 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for these versions. After this date, devices running these versions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.\u201d Put more simply, do not let your PC fall off support.<\/p>\n Microsoft has also reiterated its support offer. \u201cAs we shared last October, for the first time ever, you can enroll your personal Windows 10 PC in the ESU program and receive critical and important monthly security updates after support ends in October.\u201d Now the offer has been issued to more users, we await any data on take-up.<\/p>\n![\"Chart](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755352808_770_0x0.jpg\")
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