Windows 10’s ESU program could be a goldmine for Microsoft — pulling $7.3 billion from holdouts with this paid cutoff lifeline

A consumer advocacy organization (PIRG) submitted a plea urging Microsoft to rethink their plan to discontinue Windows 10. Although the company remained firm about ending support after October 14, 2025, they have granted a temporary reprieve for users via their Extended Security Updates (ESU) scheme, extending support for another year.








