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Can't get the Extended Security Update for Windows 10. How do I do it?

Judy Hirschman 0 Reputation points
2025-08-13T00:51:53.19+00:00

I am using a Dell Windows 10 laptop and tried unsuccessfully for many hours to get the Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Update (ESU) on my laptop - to extend Windows' security updates until Oct. 13, 2026. Here is what I did. At Settings>Update & Security>Windows Update there was no link to enroll in ESU. That's supposedly where you enroll to get the ESU. On the home page for Settings, in the upper left of the screen, it shows I am logged in to my Microsoft account as the administrator. On the Windows Update page I updated Windows 10 version 22H2 to the latest version. I still cannot get the ESU "Enroll Now" choice to appear on the Windows Update page (in Settings) as it should according to a Microsoft document. Could you please tell me what I am doing wrong and how I can get the Enroll Now to appear on the Windows Update page so I can get Microsoft's Extended Security Update. 

Thanks. 

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
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  1. Estrella721 15,295 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-13T01:40:12.07+00:00

    Hi, thank you for reaching out. I’m happy to help.

    The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program is being gradually rolled out to all eligible Windows 10 devices worldwide. It may be offered gradually across the globe. If your device meets all the requirements, the option will automatically appear in the Windows Update section of your computer.

    To enroll in the Consumer ESU program, please review the prerequisites in the link below:

    https://support.microsoft.com/windows/windows-10-consumer-extended-security-updates-esu-program-33e17de9-36b3-43bb-874d-6c53d2e4bf42

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