Guys, something happened!
If you are still using Win10.
Then from next year onwards, Microsoft will be given a "tribute".
The price is quite "conscience".
It should be noted that 441 yuan is only the cost of the first year, while the second year is directly doubled, and so on.
This fee is called Paid Extended Security Update Service, or ESU for short.
You've probably never heard of this before.
To briefly introduce ESU, Microsoft is a set of extended security support services prepared by Microsoft for Windows systems that have ceased security support.
Once purchased, you'll receive regular security updates from Microsoft every month to keep your PC safe.
For systems that are down, some serious security vulnerabilities will not be patched without the patch support of ESU.
To exaggerate, it is equivalent to "running naked" on the Internet.
With these security vulnerabilities, hackers can get around your computer as easily as "home".
Even if you don't have a big job like stealing your account, you can kidnap your computer to be a "broiler" (referring to a computer that is remotely controlled) and use your computer to launch a cyber attack.
If you are playing the game and suddenly find that the computer freezes and the network explodes.
Don't worry, it might just be your computer "on the march".
It can be said that ESU is the last line of insurance created by Microsoft for users of old systems.
However, ESUs were previously only available to businesses and institutions.
According to Brother Ji, this is the first time that Microsoft has opened ESU to everyone.
So, is it Microsoft's conscience that has decided to make enterprise-grade services available to everyone?
Brother Ji thinks that it is better to say that the situation is compelled to open up and support.
As early as January this year, Microsoft officially confirmed that the official support of Win10 will only be until October 2025.
Although there is still a year and a half to go, it is actually a blink of an eye.
Microsoft thinks,The stop update notice has been sent,There shouldn't be anyone sticking to Win10, right?
The result?
I don't know if I don't check, and I'm shocked when I check it.
According to the latest report from the statistical agency, as of March 2024, Win11's share has been declining for two consecutive months, while Win10 has continued to rise.
Good guy, after the notice of stop is released, why have there been more people.
If it continues to rise, Win10's share will return to 70%.
This also means that if there are no major changes in the following year.
System outages will expose almost 70% of computer devices to viruses and hacker threats.
It can only be said that Microsoft definitely doesn't want to carry this pot, and it can't afford it.
It is only possible to extend the ESU that was originally only available to enterprises to all Win10 users.
As for the price, it's basically the same as the ESU of Win7 that year.
For the specific plan, the friends look at the picture.
To be honest, Brother Ji was also shocked when he saw the maintenance fee of 61 Dao Le/Taiwan.
When I saw the following year doubling and superimposing, I was shocked again.
Brother Ji's colleagues were ready to dial 120.
For fear that Brother Ji had a heart attack on the spot.
Simple calculations at the math level of Brother Ji, if you want to use three years of ESU service.
It costs 61 + 122 + 244 = 427, remember, it's dollars.
Calculate the exchange rate, to say the least, it will cost three thousand.
Fortunately, the ESU only gives three years, and if it comes back for a few more years...
Even Bill Gates will feel distressed when he sees the price.
And roar.
You also don't want to spend $61 in the final year to enjoy the patches of the last three years.
Your soft brother has already predicted your prediction.
It doesn't matter if it's from the first year or from the third year.
All are charged according to the price level of the corresponding time.
If you are in your third year at ESU, make up the money for your first and second years as well.
Microsoft's reasons are also very good.
Because you're actually getting three years of accumulated security services, it's naturally impossible to pay for the price of the first year.
Reasonable, but it's really expensive, man...
Don't want to pay? It's actually simple.
Just upgrade Win11.
For the average user, if there is no reason to stay in Win10, upgrading Win11 is the easiest way to avoid ESU and keep your PC safe.
If you must stay in Win10 and don't want to pay money.
Then Brother Ji can also provide you with some alternatives.
One is the offline patch update package.
After downloading the latest patch installation package, you only need to unzip and install patches one by one to complete the system update.
As for the patch package itself, generally some time after Microsoft releases the ESU update, there will be bigwigs who throw this thing on the security forum.
For example, CSDN, Kanxue and other large domestic network security communities have such enthusiastic and helpful bosses.
At that time, everyone just needs to squat in the forum.
The other is to install some security software,Judging from the situation after the last Win7 stoppage。
After the Win10 stop this time, there is a high probability that the security software will stand up to provide follow-up security support.
It is also possible to provide support for official patches.
It is more suitable for novices who don't know anything about computers or collective maintenance of the company.
In addition, it is reported that Microsoft may launch another set of ESU payment plans for individual users in the future.
Whether it's true or not, it's an expectation.
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