From PC Mag: Microsoft's extended security updates (ESU) for Windows 10 will be absolutely free for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). The move comes after consumer advocacy groups criticized Microsoft for trying to benefit from the extended support program financially, Windows Central reports.
Windows 10 will reach the end of support on Oct. 14, but many users will be forced to stay on the aging software because their PCs don't meet the hardware requirements for Windows 11. Knowing this, Microsoft launched the ESU program to provide Windows 10 users with one year of security updates after the official support ends.
To get the extension and stay on Windows 10, users need to choose from one of three options: they can cash in 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, sync their Windows Backup to Microsoft OneDrive, or pay an upfront fee of $30.
While the first two options may seem free, they are closely tied to Microsoft's own services. The backup option might also push some users to purchase extra OneDrive storage since, by default, only 5GB is free.
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