Microsoft will offer paid updates for Windows 10

[bogdanw]

It seems that Microsoft is planning to offer paid updates for Windows 10 after the end of support.

"As noted on the Windows 10 release information page, version 22H2 is the final version of Windows 10. All editions of Windows 10, version 22H2 will remain in support with monthly security updates through October 14, 2025."

"Like the Windows 7 ESU program, your organization will be able to purchase a yearly subscription to security updates.
The yearly commitment is renewable for three years. Devices enrolled in ESUs will receive monthly security updates to keep these Windows 10 PCs secure.
The ESU program for Windows 10 will include critical and/or important security updates. ESUs do not include new features, customer-requested non-security updates, or design change requests. Technical support beyond the ESU itself is also not available."

"Stay tuned for more ESU program updates as we approach availability, including an ESU program for individual consumers. "

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com...h-windows-11-windows-365-and-esu/ba-p/4000414

 

[dumastudetto]

It would be ashame if something bad happened to your computer. We can help prevent an unfortunate and totally catastrophic incident with simple payments into our protection money plan.

 

[Shirasaki]

Potential ESU access to individual customers? Wow…
Windows 11 is really horrible compared to windows 10.

 

[Sun Baked]

Yay, more subscriptions.

What is next, safety equipment on cars and/or artificial human organs?

 

[bogdanw]

"for the first time, an ESU option for consumers, available for a one-year option for $30."
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsex...end-of-support-by-moving-to-windows-11-today/