From 686fd0467282a2989e9ddb0f6d3fba55740681d2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2023 11:13:59 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] esu-win10-8280171 --- windows/whats-new/TOC.yml | 2 ++ .../whats-new/extended-security-updates.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++ windows/whats-new/index.yml | 5 +++-- 3 files changed, 26 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) create mode 100644 windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md diff --git a/windows/whats-new/TOC.yml b/windows/whats-new/TOC.yml index c9468c7091..c40a04c723 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/TOC.yml +++ b/windows/whats-new/TOC.yml @@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ - name: Windows 10 expanded: true items: + - name: Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 + href: extended-security-updates.md - name: What's new in Windows 10, version 22H2 href: whats-new-windows-10-version-22H2.md - name: What's new in Windows 10, version 21H2 diff --git a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e9c1c80de1 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +title: Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 +description: Learn about the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10. The ESU program gives customers the option to receive security updates for Windows 10. +ms.prod: windows-client +ms.technology: itpro-fundamentals +ms.author: mstewart +author: mestew +manager: aaroncz +ms.localizationpriority: medium +ms.topic: conceptual +ms.date: 11/01/2023 +ms.collection: + - highpri + - tier2 +appliesto: + - ✅ Windows 10 +--- + +# Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 + +The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program gives customers the option to receive security updates for PCs enrolled in the program. The ESU program provides individuals and organizations of all sizes with the option to extend the use of Windows 10 devices past the end of support date in a more secure manner. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/whats-new/index.yml b/windows/whats-new/index.yml index 88f1b323b1..c34ac91e0d 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/index.yml +++ b/windows/whats-new/index.yml @@ -48,12 +48,13 @@ landingContent: linkLists: - linkListType: whats-new links: + - text: Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 + url: extended-security-updates.md - text: What's new in Windows 10, version 22H2 url: whats-new-windows-10-version-22h2.md - text: What's new in Windows 10, version 21H2 url: whats-new-windows-10-version-21h2.md - - text: What's new in Windows 10, version 21H1 - url: whats-new-windows-10-version-21h1.md + - title: Learn more linkLists: From 3b125bb94d2f206462b509b72865a10772514c4f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2023 15:15:23 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] edits --- .../whats-new/extended-security-updates.md | 55 ++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 54 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md index e9c1c80de1..26f6e32896 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md @@ -18,4 +18,57 @@ appliesto: # Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 -The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program gives customers the option to receive security updates for PCs enrolled in the program. The ESU program provides individuals and organizations of all sizes with the option to extend the use of Windows 10 devices past the end of support date in a more secure manner. \ No newline at end of file + +The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program gives customers the option to receive security updates for PCs enrolled in the program. ESU is a paid program that provides individuals and organizations of all sizes with the option to extend the use of Windows 10 devices past the end of support date in a more secure manner. For more information about the Windows 10 lifecycle, see the [Windows Lifecycle FAQ](/lifecycle/faq/windows). + +Individuals or organizations who elect to continue using Windows 10 after support ends on October 14, 2025, will have the option of enrolling their PCs into a paid ESU subscription. The ESU program enables PCs to continue to receive critical and important security updates through an annual subscription service after support ends. The [Microsoft Security Response Center](https://msrc.microsoft.com/) defines the [severity rating for security updates](https://www.microsoft.com/msrc/security-update-severity-rating-system). + + +## Device prerequisites + +To be eligible for ESU, devices must be running Windows 10, version 22H2. + +## Limitations + +ESUs doesn't include the following items: + +- New features +- Customer-requested nonsecurity updates +- Design change requests +- General support won't be provided for Windows versions past the end of support date. Support will be available only to those organizations that purchase ESU for specific situations concerning the security updates. To get technical support, organizations must have an active [support plan](https://www.microsoft.com/enterprise/services/unified-support-solutions) in place. + +## Frequently asked questions + +The following are frequently asked questions about the ESU program for Windows 10: + +### How much does ESU cost? + +Final pricing and enrollment conditions will be made available closer to the October 2025 date for end of support, approximately one year before the end of support for Windows 10. + +### Is there a minimum license purchase requirement for Windows 10 ESU? + +There are no minimum license purchase requirements for Windows 10 ESU. + +### Can ESUs be purchased for a specific duration? + +Customers can't buy partial periods, for instance, only six months. Extended Security Updates are transacted per year (12-month period), starting with the end of support date. + +### When will the ESU offer be available for licensing? + +Windows 10 ESU will be available in volume licensing starting about 12 months before the end of support date of Windows 10, or late 2024. + +### How long can I get security updates for? + +Enrolled PCs belonging to a commercial or educational organization can receive security updates for a maximum of three years after end of support for Windows 10. + +### Is technical support included in ESU? + +No, technical support isn't included in the ESU program. Microsoft will provide support for customers that encounter challenges related to the ESU. + +### Will Windows 10 PCs stop working without the ESU offering? + +Windows 10 PCs will continue to work, but we recommend customers upgrade or transition to a new Windows 11 PC for the best, most secure computing experience. Beginning October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide the following for versions of Windows 10 that reach end of support on that date: + +- Technical support +- Feature updates or new features +- Quality updates (including security and reliability fixes) From 4ecddec37e2c106dd9a97da91e923611874df5f2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2023 15:06:23 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] edits --- windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md index 26f6e32896..01fdfd6394 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Individuals or organizations who elect to continue using Windows 10 after suppor ## Device prerequisites -To be eligible for ESU, devices must be running Windows 10, version 22H2. +To be eligible to install updates from the ESU program, devices must be running Windows 10, version 22H2. ## Limitations @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ The following are frequently asked questions about the ESU program for Windows 1 ### How much does ESU cost? -Final pricing and enrollment conditions will be made available closer to the October 2025 date for end of support, approximately one year before the end of support for Windows 10. +Final pricing and enrollment conditions will be made available closer to the October 2025 date for end of support, approximately one year before the end of support for Windows 10. ESU will be free for all Windows 365 customers. For more information about Windows 365, see [What is Windows 365?](/windows-365/overview). ### Is there a minimum license purchase requirement for Windows 10 ESU? @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ No, technical support isn't included in the ESU program. Microsoft will provide ### Will Windows 10 PCs stop working without the ESU offering? -Windows 10 PCs will continue to work, but we recommend customers upgrade or transition to a new Windows 11 PC for the best, most secure computing experience. Beginning October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide the following for versions of Windows 10 that reach end of support on that date: +Windows 10 PCs will continue to work, but we recommend customers upgrade eligible PCs to Windows 11 using Windows Autopatch, Microsoft Intune, or transition to a new Windows 11 PC for the best, most secure computing experience. Customers also have the option to migrate to the cloud and subscribe to Windows 365 to make Windows 11 available to users on any device with a Cloud PC. Beginning October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide the following for versions of Windows 10 that reach end of support on that date: - Technical support - Feature updates or new features From b751d4b1f7684cecea6714a2a6e244c15e38f3e6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Paolo Matarazzo <74918781+paolomatarazzo@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 07:55:07 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Enable zone pivots using config file in hub docset --- windows/client-management/docfx.json | 1 + windows/configuration/docfx.json | 1 + windows/hub/docfx.json | 1 + windows/hub/zone-pivot-groups.yml | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ windows/security/docfx.json | 1 + windows/whats-new/docfx.json | 1 + 6 files changed, 23 insertions(+) create mode 100644 windows/hub/zone-pivot-groups.yml diff --git a/windows/client-management/docfx.json b/windows/client-management/docfx.json index 06a528a0ca..c0fe754915 100644 --- a/windows/client-management/docfx.json +++ b/windows/client-management/docfx.json @@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ "ms.collection": [ "tier2" ], + "zone_pivot_group_filename": "resources/zone-pivot-groups.json", "breadcrumb_path": "/windows/resources/breadcrumb/toc.json", "uhfHeaderId": "MSDocsHeader-Windows", "ms.technology": "itpro-manage", diff --git a/windows/configuration/docfx.json b/windows/configuration/docfx.json index 36c6607860..f2f46412bc 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/docfx.json +++ b/windows/configuration/docfx.json @@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ "ms.collection": [ "tier2" ], + "zone_pivot_group_filename": "resources/zone-pivot-groups.json", "breadcrumb_path": "/windows/resources/breadcrumb/toc.json", "uhfHeaderId": "MSDocsHeader-Windows", "ms.technology": "itpro-configure", diff --git a/windows/hub/docfx.json b/windows/hub/docfx.json index 321c0452a5..d67fd0b5fb 100644 --- a/windows/hub/docfx.json +++ b/windows/hub/docfx.json @@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ "tier1" ], "audience": "ITPro", + "zone_pivot_group_filename": "resources/zone-pivot-groups.json", "breadcrumb_path": "/windows/resources/breadcrumb/toc.json", "uhfHeaderId": "MSDocsHeader-Windows", "ms.technology": "itpro-fundamentals", diff --git a/windows/hub/zone-pivot-groups.yml b/windows/hub/zone-pivot-groups.yml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..75e37a9170 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/hub/zone-pivot-groups.yml @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# YamlMime:ZonePivotGroups +groups: +- id: windows-versions-10-11 + title: Windows versions + prompt: "Select the Windows version you want to learn about:" + pivots: + - id: windows-10 + title: Windows 10 + - id: windows-11 + title: Windows 11 +- id: windows-editions-proent-proedu + title: Windows editions + prompt: "Select the Windows edition you want to learn about:" + pivots: + - id: windows-pro + title: Windows Pro Edu/Education + - id: windows-ent + title: Windows Pro/Enterprise diff --git a/windows/security/docfx.json b/windows/security/docfx.json index 4dffa28451..f8830210ba 100644 --- a/windows/security/docfx.json +++ b/windows/security/docfx.json @@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ "tier2" ], "breadcrumb_path": "/windows/resources/breadcrumb/toc.json", + "zone_pivot_group_filename": "resources/zone-pivot-groups.json", "uhfHeaderId": "MSDocsHeader-Windows", "ms.localizationpriority": "medium", "ms.prod": "windows-client", diff --git a/windows/whats-new/docfx.json b/windows/whats-new/docfx.json index ec64e498bc..c2a7a7209f 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/docfx.json +++ b/windows/whats-new/docfx.json @@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ "ms.collection": [ "tier2" ], + "zone_pivot_group_filename": "resources/zone-pivot-groups.json", "breadcrumb_path": "/windows/resources/breadcrumb/toc.json", "uhfHeaderId": "MSDocsHeader-Windows", "ms.topic": "article",