Windows 10 EOL Update

After October 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive free security updates. However, Microsoft offers three options, two of which are free, to extend this support for another year.

Microsoft is rolling out a new "Enroll now (ESU)" wizard in the Windows Update settings to allow users to select one of these options. While this menu has been available since the end of July 2025, it's being released gradually, and many users still don't have it.​

You can't manually force the update, so you'll need to wait until the ESU wizard appears on your PC. The deadline to sign up for this extended support is October 13, 2025, so there's still plenty of time.

While Microsoft is slowly rolling out the option to extend support, it has been more aggressive with full-screen reminders urging users to upgrade to Windows 11.

End of Free Windows 10 Support: After October 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive free security updates.

Options for Extended Support: Microsoft offers three options, two of which are free, to extend security updates for another year.

The ESU Wizard: Users must wait for the "Enroll now (ESU)" wizard to appear in their Windows Update settings to choose one of these options.

Slow Rollout: The ESU wizard has been available since late July 2025 but is being rolled out gradually, and many users still don't have it.

Lack of User Control: Users cannot manually force the update and must wait for Microsoft to release the wizard to their PC.

Ample Time to Enroll: The registration deadline for extended support is October 13, 2025, providing plenty of time.

Aggressive Upgrade Reminders: Microsoft is actively showing full-screen notifications to Windows 10 users, urging them to upgrade to Windows 11.
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Deceptive Messaging: These full-screen reminders often make the "Upgrade to Windows 11" button prominent while making the "Keep Windows 10" option small and difficult to find.

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