Windows 10: Microsoft explains what is going on with paid Windows 10 updates plans

Discus and support Microsoft explains what is going on with paid Windows 10 updates plans in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; Microsoft’s firm stance on Windows 10 retirement hasn’t changed and the company has updated a support document to divulge more details about the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by WinLatest, Feb 3, 2025.

  1. WinLatest New Member

    Microsoft explains what is going on with paid Windows 10 updates plans


    Microsoft’s firm stance on Windows 10 retirement hasn’t changed and the company has updated a support document to divulge more details about the Extended Security Updates
    program. For those unaware, this program offers up to three years of security updates for outdated Windows 10 devices at a predetermined price.

    The official document answers a few questions related to the availability and pricing of the ESU for Enterprise and Business users. For Enterprise users, the pricing is quite high at $61 for the first year. After that, the price shoots up to $122, double the previous year.

    The trend continues for the third year, too, with double the pricing of the second year, i.e., $244. Windows Latest understands that the pricing is shaped up in a way that drives users to switch to Windows 11, which means buying a new PC at this point.

    If you total the cost, it comes to $427, which is enough to get an entry-level AIO or a pre-built rig/laptop for enterprise use. However enterprises will have to spend on multiple systems, which requires huge upfront costs for the purchase of these new Windows 11 PCs.

    We think that the enterprises will go with the one-year extension and plan to make the switch before entering the second year of the ESU program.

    ESU rules are strict


    Another question that took us by surprise was related to the purchase of ESU. You cannot buy the ESU as you need and must abide by Microsoft guidelines. If you plan to buy the ESU in the second year, you’ll have to pay for the first year as well to get access to the ESU for the second year.

    The same rule applies for the third year, meaning you’ll end up paying $467 if you try to get security support. Microsoft wants to squeeze the maximum for maintaining bare minimum security support of its forcibly outdated OS. We don’t like this pricing structure as it’s a straight-up punishment if you don’t get on board the ESU in the first year.

    Microsoft is not too stern for the Education users as they can get the ESU for $1, $2, and $4, respectively. Even the consumer edition users can get the ESU for one year at $30, but there’s no support beyond that.

    Lastly, there’s no technical support included in this expensive support program for Windows 10. Good luck figuring out problems on your own if you want to use or are forced to use Windows 10 beyond October 14, 2025.

    The post Microsoft explains what is going on with paid Windows 10 updates plans appeared first on Windows Latest

    Weiterlesen...
     
    WinLatest, Feb 3, 2025
    #1
Thema:

Microsoft explains what is going on with paid Windows 10 updates plans

Loading...
  1. Microsoft explains what is going on with paid Windows 10 updates plans - Similar Threads - Microsoft explains going

  2. Microsoft Assure Paid Plan Plan

    in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging
    Microsoft Assure Paid Plan Plan: On August 7, I called for my regular paid tuneup. I don't know what he did but the computer was even slower. I called again on August 8, the issue became worse the individual was unsure of what he was doing. I called again twice after with the long hold. Then finally...
  3. Microsoft explains what makes Windows 10 v1909 different

    in Windows 10 News
    Microsoft explains what makes Windows 10 v1909 different: Microsoft recently launched Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) and the company is gradually pushing the update to devices in stages. The November 2019 Update is being offered via Windows Update, Update Assistant, and as well as Media Creation Tool. The update is...
  4. What is going on Windows 10 update!!!

    in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging
    What is going on Windows 10 update!!!: I have a interview Monday - need to print - need to connect to the internet I did the Windows 10 update due to threat of no support in the future. Now I cannot print wot my HP Envy or stay connected to the internet I do not need this frustration and stresss Can someone...
  5. Microsoft explains the benefits of Windows 10 Dynamic Update

    in Windows 10 News
    Microsoft explains the benefits of Windows 10 Dynamic Update: Dynamic Update can help organizations and end users alike ensure that their Windows 10 devices have the latest feature update content (as part of an in-place upgrade)—and preserve precious features on demand (FODs) and language packs (LPs) that may have been previously...
  6. Microsoft explains what is the Security Update Validation Program

    in Windows 10 News
    Microsoft explains what is the Security Update Validation Program: The Security Update Validation Program (SUVP) is a quality assurance testing program for Microsoft security updates, which are released on the second Tuesday of each month. The SUVP provides early access to Microsoft security updates—up to three weeks in advance of the...
  7. what the hell I paid for??? Windows 10 - is **** of a ****

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    what the hell I paid for??? Windows 10 - is **** of a ****: I turned off all the updates in your f...ng windows 10. But, nevertheless, this **** is updated whenever it wants. And today I lost my Wi-Fi connection after the update. Do you know the question? What the hell did I pay for buying your operating system ??? I apologize for...
  8. Microsoft will explain only 'significant' Windows 10 updates

    in Windows 10 News
    Microsoft will explain only 'significant' Windows 10 updates: Microsoft has explained its policy about how much information it will offer on the content of Cumulative Updates to Windows 10. In a statement sent by a spokesperson to us, Microsoft said: “As we have done in the past, we post KB articles relevant to most updates which...
  9. Microsoft explains what you’ll lose by upgrading to Windows 10

    in Windows 10 News
    Microsoft explains what you’ll lose by upgrading to Windows 10: Microsoft announced today that it will be launching Windows 10 on July 29th, encouraging Windows 7 and 8.1 users to reserve their free upgrade with a notification in their task bar. However, while the company has been busy highlighting all the shiny new features in the...
  10. Microsoft sort of explains what happened to Windows 9

    in Windows 10 News
    Microsoft sort of explains what happened to Windows 9: When Microsoft announced Windows 10, the first question many people asked was what happened to Windows 9? While we have heard the reasoning about the programming issue for legacy applications, Microsoft is pushing a line that sounds a bit more interesting than the 'it breaks...