diff --git a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md index 83a35c5d27..de90bf1037 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md @@ -17,14 +17,13 @@ appliesto: --- # Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 - +> **Looking for consumer information?** For individuals or Windows 10 Home customers, more information about Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 is available in the frequently asked questions section of the [End of support for Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/end-of-support) page. + 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). -> [!Note] -> Looking for consumer information? For individuals or Windows 10 Home customers, more information about Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 is available in the frequently asked questions section of the [End of support for Windows 10](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/end-of-support) page. ## Device prerequisites