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The first major update is here for Windows 10 PCs with ESU.
The update fixes a couple of bugs that affected ESU registrations.
The update also patches 66 security flaws for Windows 11 and 10 with ESU.
Windows 10 users who signed up for Microsoft's Extended Security Updates can now grab their first major update under the program. With this month's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has kicked off the November update dubbed KB5068781 for qualifying Windows 10 devices.
With Windows 10 no longer officially supported by Microsoft, the ESU program scores you at least another year of security updates. Still running Windows 10 and haven't registered for the program? Individual consumers can join using a few different methods.
Also: How to get free Windows 10 security updates through October 2026
If you don't mind shelling out a few dollars, the program costs a flat fee of $30. Otherwise, you can redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points by running searches using Microsoft Bing. But the cheapest option is to use the built-in Windows Backup tool to back up and sync your settings to the cloud. For that, you'll need to sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account.
Companies have to pay a much steeper price. A three-year ESU subscription will cost organizations $61 per PC for the first year, $122 per PC for the second year, and $244 per PC for the third year. That's a total of $427 for each Windows 10 computer at your business.
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