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==Windows 10<!-- Reluctant to add this one unless we have more reports of this online, but I did find some microsoft support articles that mention Factory Resets happening with windows updates: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/216587/why-a-factory-reset-without-my-permission-during-a -->== | ==Windows 10<!-- Reluctant to add this one unless we have more reports of this online, but I did find some microsoft support articles that mention Factory Resets happening with windows updates: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/216587/why-a-factory-reset-without-my-permission-during-a -->== | ||
==== Extended Security Updates (ESU) Program ==== | ====Extended Security Updates (ESU) Program==== | ||
In response to the criticisms aimed at the hardware requirements associated with Windows 11, Microsoft has opted to provide consumers with the option to take advantage of their Windows 10 ESU program. The Windows 10 ESU program will allow users to continue receiving security updates for 1 year, but not without a cost (unless you live in the EU <ref>{{Cite web |last=Bowden |first=Zac |date=2025-09-25 |title=Microsoft outlines requirements for its free Windows 10 EOL extended support program in Europe — Microsoft account check-in every 60 days, or have access revoked |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/windows-10-free-esu-eea-requirements-revealed-microsoft-account-60-days |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250929125619/https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/windows-10-free-esu-eea-requirements-revealed-microsoft-account-60-days |archive-date=2025-09-29 |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=Windows Central}}</ref>). | In response to the criticisms aimed at the hardware requirements associated with Windows 11, Microsoft has opted to provide consumers with the option to take advantage of their Windows 10 ESU program. The Windows 10 ESU program will allow users to continue receiving security updates for 1 year, but not without a cost (unless you live in the EU <ref>{{Cite web |last=Bowden |first=Zac |date=2025-09-25 |title=Microsoft outlines requirements for its free Windows 10 EOL extended support program in Europe — Microsoft account check-in every 60 days, or have access revoked |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/windows-10-free-esu-eea-requirements-revealed-microsoft-account-60-days |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250929125619/https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-10/windows-10-free-esu-eea-requirements-revealed-microsoft-account-60-days |archive-date=2025-09-29 |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=Windows Central}}</ref>). | ||
For those outside of the EU, the cost associated with entering the Windows 10 ESU is one of the following: | For those outside of the EU, the cost associated with entering the Windows 10 ESU is one of the following: | ||
* Enable Windows Backup to sync device settings to your attached Microsoft Account. | *Enable Windows Backup to sync device settings to your attached Microsoft Account. | ||
* Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. | *Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. | ||
* One-time $30 (or equivalent) payment. | *One-time $30 (or equivalent) payment. | ||
Source for Windows 10 ESU cost options: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/extended-security-updates | Source for Windows 10 ESU cost options: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/extended-security-updates | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Microsoft Office 365]], an article on Microsoft's Office 365 subscription service which includes how to avoid the $30 price increase at the start. | [[Microsoft Office 365]], an article on Microsoft's Office 365 subscription service which includes how to avoid the $30 price increase at the start. | ||
Cross-platform limitations and consumer impact of [[Microsoft Authenticator]] multi-factor authentication. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Microsoft]] | [[Category:Microsoft]] | ||