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How to buy Windows 7 ESU [Price doubles each year]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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As you all know,Windows 7 Extended Security Updateshas been a hot topic ever since Microsoft announced theend of support deadline. The ESU version has been available for purchase since April 1, 2019.
The Extended Security Updates will allow the customers to keep on using theirWindows 7PCs right after Microsoft retires theOSon Jan. 14, 2020.
Only those users will receive security fixes for thereported and uncovered vulnerabilities beyond the official deadline.
In other words, you need to purchase theWindows 7add-on support in order tokeep your computer secure.The extended support will be provided for an additional three years.
Furthermore, Microsoft only plans to release patches for theImportantandCriticalbugs based on itsfour-step scoring system.
The company has releaseda pretty expensive security plan that offers security updates on a per device basis and most importantly, it doubles each year.The cost of ESU ranges from $25 to $50 per year and the Help Desk support is not included.
Companies and organizations can purchase ESU at any point. However, keep in mind that if a company or organization buys ESU one year or two years after the official end of support deadline, they need to pay for the previous years as well since updates are cumulative.
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Microsoft really want you to upgrade your OS
The tech giant has already made it clear that the support forOffice 365 ProPlus running onWindows 7will also end.
If you buy theWindows 7ESU the license for applications under Office 365 ProPlus will also be covered. Furthermore, the eligibleWindows 7machines will also receiveInternet Explorer 11(IE11) patches.
The prices are kept lower for users who are using Microsoft 365 Enterprise andWindows 10Enterprise.
SinceWindows 10was launched, Microsoft has been trying hard to convince its users to upgrade toWindows 10.Windows 7or 8 users were offered afree upgradeto the latest version and few discounts too. It seems like the idea has not impressed the users.
Although theOShas been released long ago, a report proved that 33.89% users still useWindows 7.The decision for ESU was made keeping in mind that most of the big enterprises face logistical issues in migration.
Moreover, the idea behind charging on a per-device basis might be expensive for some so they will be eventually forced to upgrade.
Quick tip:If you’re planning to upgrade to Windows 10, make sure to check outour wide collection of guideson how to make the transition as smooth as possible.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
