Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 10 in October. If your computer isn't compatible with Windows 11, you still have options.

If you’re not ready to upgrade, you can still get security updates until October 2026 by enrolling in Microsoft’s ESU program.

Windows 10 users who aren't upgrading to Windows 11 need to enroll in a Microsoft's Extended Security Updates program to receive critical security updates.

Don't want to fork over $30 for a one-year subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates? Microsoft is offering a couple of ways to avoid the fee. But there is a catch.