Microsoft ended regular Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025. PCs still run, but systems without Extended Security Updates no longer receive normal operating-system security fixes.
What ESU Provides
Consumer ESU supplies critical and important security updates for eligible Windows 10 version 22H2 devices through October 13, 2026. It does not add new features or provide general technical support.
Your Three Practical Options
- Upgrade a compatible computer to Windows 11 after verifying TPM, Secure Boot, drivers, storage space, and application compatibility.
- Enroll an eligible Windows 10 PC in ESU when more migration time is needed.
- Replace hardware that cannot safely support the required operating system or business applications.
Before You Change Anything
- Create and verify a full backup.
- Record software licenses and encryption recovery keys.
- Check printers, scanners, accounting tools, and specialized hardware.
- Do not install unsupported bypass modifications on a production computer without understanding the servicing risk.
MediaVision Analysis
ESU is a bridge, not a permanent destination. The best choice depends on hardware health, application compatibility, security exposure, and the cost of downtime.
Bottom Line
Do not leave an important Windows 10 PC unplanned. Back it up, confirm eligibility, and choose a supported path before ESU ends.
