Windows 10 ESU - Year 3 (2027 - 2028)

Preparing for Windows 10 ESU Year 3 Windows 10 ESU Year 2 coverage ends on October 12, 2027. Organizations that still have Windows 10 devices in use after that date will need Year 3 ESU coverage to continue receiving critical security updates. Coverage gap risk – ESU enrollment does not auto-renew. A missed Year 3 purchase means unpatched, unsupported devices starting October 13, 2027. Final year of ESU – Year 3 is the last Windows 10 ESU coverage Microsoft offers. There is no Year 4. Devices still on Windows 10 after October 2028 will have no paid path to further security updates. Year 1 and Year 2 are prerequisites – You cannot purchase Year 3 ESU without existing Year 1 and Year 2 licenses on the same device. There's no way to skip ahead. Same devices, same edition – Year 3 covers the same Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise devices (version 22H2) that were eligible for Year 1 and Year 2. What Does Windows 10 ESU Year 3 Cover? Windows 10 ESU Year 3 extends critical security patching from October 13, 2027, through October 10, 2028. It delivers the same scope as Year 1 and Year 2: security-only patches, with no feature updates, bug fixes, or new functionality; just what's needed to keep a legacy device compliant while your Windows 11 migration is underway. For more in-depth insights, read our 10 Things You Need to Know About Windows 10 ESU guide. Coverage Dates: ESU Year 3 extends security updates from October 13, 2027 - October 10, 2028, for critical patches only (no new features). Please note: ESU licenses are device-specific, non-transferable after activation, and non-refundable. Please verify your licensing requirements before purchasing. How much does Windows 10 ESU Year 3 cost? Windows 10 ESU Year 3 is priced at $243 per device through TrustedTech.