Microsoft announced that it would be willing to extend support for Windows 10 for private users, but this comes at a cost. To continue to receive security updates, you will have to pay 30 € for a single year of fixes.
With the discontinuation of support for Windows 10 planned for the October 14, 2025Microsoft was preparing to leave ordinary users without any support. Unlike professionals, who can continue to receive security updates for an annual cost of 61 €general consumers had no choice but to switch to Windows 11 to preserve their safety.
However, the situation has changed slightly: the company now offers domestic users a single subscription of 30 € to benefit from updates for one year after the deadline. Although this is cheaper than for professionals, it seems that private users will not be able to extend support beyond this one-year period. In other words, a transition to Windows 11 will be inevitable.
The hardware compatibility dilemma
This choice becomes all the more delicate as Microsoft restricts the compatibility of Windows 11 modern equipment equipped with safety TPM 2.0. This puts users in an uncomfortable situation, forcing them to either upgrade their hardware or pay 30 € to maintain security.
For those considering subscribing to security updates has 30 €it is essential to know that these updates only cover security aspects. No new features will be added during this period. A positive note is that users of Windows 365 benefit from these security updates at no additional cost.
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Options for users wanting to stay on Windows 10
If you plan to keep Windows 10 beyond the deadline without paying for security updates, be sure to keep your applications up to date, especially those that connect to the Internet, such as browsers. It is also a good idea to install a antivirus if you haven't already done so, and avoid clicking on questionable links from unknown senders.
Microsoft has clarified that this solution is not sustainable and strongly encourages users, whether private or professional, to migrate to Windows 11 as quickly as possible. However, if you want to keep your current operating system while remaining protected, there are third-party companies offering subscription-based security updates.
It is therefore up to users to decide the best path to take based on their needs and hardware. Keep in mind that switching to Windows 11 seems more and more inevitable, especially for those concerned with maintaining secure browsing.
