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MS-DEFCON 2: ESU plans announced for Windows 10

Posted on November 7, 2024 at 02:45 CST by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

ISSUE 21.45.1 • 2024-11-07

By Susan Bradley

In the midst of Microsoft’s pushing Windows 11 24H2 and updates for Windows 10, caution is in order.

As a result, I’m raising the MS-DEFCON level to 2. Keep 24H2 at bay, and give me a few weeks to understand and fully vet next week’s updates.

We’ve known for some time that Extended Security Update (ESU) plans would be offered for Windows 10 in October 2025, when regular support ends. What we did not know until recently was the cost for consumers. Last week, on Halloween, Microsoft gave us a treat by announcing a price of $30 for one year. Exact details about obtaining these ESU plans will be disclosed later next year.

Anyone can read the full MS-DEFCON Alert (21.45.1, 2024-11-07).

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