Microsoft has provided additional information on its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10, including pricing, licensing options, and availability. This comes after the first pricing announcement in April 2024 and more details on volume licensing at the end of October.

The ESU program aims to extend security support for Windows 10 users after the official end-of-support date of October 14, 2025.
According to Microsoft's latest documentation, the ESU will cost $61 per device in the first year, doubling every year for up to 3 years. Businesses can obtain ESU licenses through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, with a minimum requirement of just one license.
Enterprises that use Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop will receive ESU at no additional cost. Additionally, Windows 10 endpoints linked to Windows 365 Cloud PCs will be eligible for ESU coverage for up to 3 years, as long as they have a valid Windows 365 subscription.
Microsoft has emphasized that Windows 10 PCs will continue functioning after the support deadline, but security updates, feature improvements, and technical support will no longer be available. To ensure ongoing protection, users should upgrade to Windows 11 via Windows Autopatch, Microsoft Intune, or migrate to a Windows 365 Cloud PC.
ESU licenses will be available in late 2024, approximately a year before Windows 10 reaches the end of support. Additionally, Microsoft is offering a consumer-focused extended support program for $30, giving us more alternative options as they choose their upgrade path.

Microsoft has also increased its efforts to promote Windows 11 adoption, briefly offering a "free upgrade for a limited time." Meanwhile, it has removed official CPU/TPM requirement bypass documentation, reinforcing its stance on Windows 11 hardware requirements.