As Windows 10 reaches the end of its official support on October 14, 2025, Microsoft is offering a solution to continue receiving critical and important security updates through the ESU program. Open for the first time to individual users, it ensures the protection of your device for an additional year, until October 13, 2026.
Since September 2025, access conditions have been eased for European users. The mandatory backup to OneDrive and the redemption of Microsoft Rewards points have disappeared, but the Microsoft account remains essential to activate and maintain the registration. The device must also reconnect at least once every 60 days or it will be unenrolled from the program and stop receiving security patches.
Depending on your profile, you may benefit from a free option or choose a paid registration. Here’s how to do it, step by step.