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TL;DR: Microsoft ended security updates for Windows 10 in October, leaving around 1 billion PCs at increased risk. While 500 million devices can upgrade to Windows 11, many delay due to strict ...

Enrolling in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program ensures that devices running Windows 10, version 22H2, continue to receive vital security patches even after mainstream support has ended.

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