Neowin News Feed for: Esu

HP: 30% of PC customers are still running Windows 10

Usama Jawad — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:34:02 +0000

HP reveals nearly a third of its PC users still rely on Windows 10, despite support ending and Microsoft aggressively promoting Windows 11. Read more...

Windows 10 gets a funeral in France as furious activists parade a coffin, blasting Microsoft

Usama Jawad — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:28:01 +0000

A literal coffin for Windows 10 hits the streets as protesters slam Microsoft's cutoff, warning millions of PCs could be pushed to the grave next. Read more...

Microsoft kicks off phase 2 of paid ESU program for some legacy software

Usama Jawad — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:36:01 +0000

Microsoft begins ESU Period 2 sales for some legacy software, giving customers limited, paid security coverage as migration pressure grows. Read more...

A ten-year old Windows version now has official extended support from Microsoft

Sayan Sen — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:18:01 +0000

A decade-old Windows version released back in 2016 can now receive official extended support from Microsoft. Read more...

Microsoft announces new ESU programs for more versions of Windows

Usama Jawad — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:16:01 +0000

Microsoft puts a $61 price tag on extended Windows security as more aging versions race toward the end of support. Read more...

Microsoft shares Windows 10 extended security updates requirements and activation IDs

Sayan Sen — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:20:02 +0000

Microsoft has shared details regarding system requirements for enrolling in the ESU program. Alongside that activation IDs have also been shared. Read more...

Microsoft lets Windows 10 users get one more year of updates without Microsoft Account

Taras Buria — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:06:01 +0000

In a rather unexpected move, Microsoft dropped the Microsoft Account requirement for the Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10, but there is one "but." Read more...

Everything you need to know about the end of Windows 10 support

Taras Buria — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:32:02 +0000

The end of Windows 10 support is quickly approaching. If you are still using Windows 10, here is everything you need to know about its upcoming demise. Read more...

Microsoft announces surprise ESU programs for Skype for Business and Exchange

Usama Jawad — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has published advisories announcing Extended Security Update (ESUs) for some Skype and Exchange products, but there are many caveats. Read more...

Microsoft shares Windows 10 ESU key guide for office PCs that don't support Windows 11

Sayan Sen — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:08:02 +0000

Microsoft has shared a guide so that Windows 10 office PCs, that can not upgrade to Windows 11, can use ESU to extend their support period. Read more...

Microsoft lets you have extra year of Windows 10 updates for free

Taras Buria — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has some big news for those who do not plan to leave Windows 10 once it reaches the end of support later this year. Read more...

Microsoft shares updated Windows 10 paid extended support program details

Sayan Sen — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has provided updated documentation on the upcoming Windows 10 extended support ESU program. Read more...

Is Windows 11 free update for limited time only? Microsoft might not be so sure now

Sayan Sen — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:20:01 +0000

Microsft recently announced that the update from Windows 10 to Windows 11 was only going to be free for a limited time. However, it might not be so sure anymore. Read more...

Microsoft tells users to upgrade to Windows 11 while its free for a limited time only

Taras Buria — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:42:01 +0000

Microsoft is once again urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 while the latter is "free for a limited time only." Read more...

ESET recommends installing Linux if your unsupported Windows 11 PC can't update from 10

Sayan Sen — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:26:02 +0000

ESET has suggested that users who are unable to update to Windows 11 due to unsupported hardware can try switching to Linux. Read more...

Windows 10 will have separate prices for extended security updates for regular users

Taras Buria — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:18:02 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that the recent announcement of Extended Security Update prices is only relevant for enterprise consumers. The company will soon share mode details for regular users. Read more...

Windows 10 will get three years of extended security updates; will even add individual users

John Callaham — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:00:08 +0000

While Windows 10 will no longer receive any public updates after October 14, 2025, Microsoft has announced it will offer paid Extended Security Updates for three years for companies and individuals. Read more...

Final Windows 7 (KB5022338) and Windows 8.1 (KB5022352) Patch Tuesday updates land

Paul Hill — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:14:02 +0000

Microsoft has released the final Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 7 (KB5022338) and Windows 8.1 (KB5022352). Unfortunately, they both include known issues which will now never be addressed. Read more...

PSA: Microsoft 365 Apps will lose support on these older operating systems soon

Usama Jawad — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:34:01 +0000

Microsoft 365 Apps are governed by Microsoft's Modern Lifecycle Policy, which means that they will lose support on certain older operating systems that will reach the end of ESU on January 10, 2023. Read more...