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How do I install the Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 (home)?

Ingrid 10 Reputation points
2025-09-21T16:05:14.35+00:00

My computer is not compatible with Windows 11 so how do I install the Extended Security Updates for Windows 10? The instructions I found online are very confusing (see https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/extended-security-updates).

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
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  1. Marcin Policht 87,730 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-09-21T16:17:32.5+00:00
    1. Make sure you're on Windows 10 version 22H2 with the latest cumulative updates (KB5046613 or newer).
    2. Open Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update.
    3. If your device is eligible, you should find there the option to "Enroll now (Extended Security Updates)" .
    4. Click it, sign in with your Microsoft Account, and follow the prompts to purchase/activate ESU (about US$30 per year per PC). You might get a free option via syncing settings to your Microsoft account or other qualifying actions (depending on what Microsoft is offering at the moment).
    5. Once activated, Windows Update will continue delivering ESU security patches past October 14, 2025.

    For Home edition, you do not manually enter/install ESU keys (that's for business/volume licensing). Activation happens entirely through the Windows Update enrollment wizard with your Microsoft Account.

    If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

    hth

    Marcin

    3 people found this answer helpful.
  2. Steven Hughes 10 Reputation points
    2025-09-29T14:24:53.7333333+00:00

    Everyone keeps saying this, but there are no links on the page to Enrol in the ESU and no help either.

    2 people found this answer helpful.
  3. Richard CONTRERAS 5 Reputation points
    2025-10-17T07:42:02.8866667+00:00

    The Questionnaire has no uplink to enroll in ESU for Windows 10

    1 person found this answer helpful.
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