From 0401a09c422d9bff6994296f00484fd0bb48e4b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:01:10 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] esufaq-9708322 --- windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md | 10 ++++++---- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md index de53336b4b..f94702292d 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ author: mestew manager: aaroncz ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.topic: conceptual -ms.date: 11/01/2023 +ms.date: 01/21/2025 ms.collection: - highpri - tier2 @@ -43,15 +43,17 @@ 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. ESU will be free for all Windows 365 customers. For more information about Windows 365, see [What is Windows 365?](/windows-365/overview). +Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 can be purchased today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, at $61 USD per device for Year One. For more information, see [When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates/4102628). The price doubles every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years. ESU is free for all Windows 365 customers for the full duration of the three year program. 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? -There are no minimum license purchase requirements for Windows 10 ESU. +The minimum license purchase requirements for Windows 10 ESU is one license. ### 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. +The Extended Security Update Program for Windows 10 must be purchased by year. Customers can't buy partial periods, for instance, only six months. Year One starts in November 2025. If you decide to purchase the program in Year Two, you'll have to pay for Year One too, as ESUs are cumulative. + ### When will the ESU offer be available for licensing? From deac202e201dae5e133c86f59c5ef82143d820dd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:36:21 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] esufaq-9708322 --- windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md index f94702292d..aa540a2387 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ The following are frequently asked questions about the ESU program for Windows 1 ### How much does ESU cost? -Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 can be purchased today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, at $61 USD per device for Year One. For more information, see [When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates/4102628). The price doubles every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years. ESU is free for all Windows 365 customers for the full duration of the three year program. For more information about Windows 365, see [What is Windows 365?](/windows-365/overview). +Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 can be purchased today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, at $61 USD per device for Year One. For more information, see [When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates/4102628). The price doubles every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years. ESU is available at no additional cost for all Windows 365 customers for up to three years, with an active Windows 365 subscription license. 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? From 3797cdf0639274e72dcce874f7ec970b4d57fd7b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meghan Stewart <33289333+mestew@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:56:37 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] esufaq-9708322 --- windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md index aa540a2387..306de5a2a9 100644 --- a/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md +++ b/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ The following are frequently asked questions about the ESU program for Windows 1 ### How much does ESU cost? -Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 can be purchased today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, at $61 USD per device for Year One. For more information, see [When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates/4102628). The price doubles every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years. ESU is available at no additional cost for all Windows 365 customers for up to three years, with an active Windows 365 subscription license. For more information about Windows 365, see [What is Windows 365?](/windows-365/overview). +Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 can be purchased today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, at $61 USD per device for Year One. For more information, see [When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows-itpro-blog/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates/4102628). The price doubles every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years. ESU is available at no additional cost for Windows 10 virtual machines running in Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop. Additionally, Windows 10 endpoints connecting to Windows 365 Cloud PCs will be entitled to the ESU for up to three years, with an active Windows 365 subscription license. 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?