Windows 10 - Critical Updates for your Computer
2 February 2026
Critical Updates for your Windows 10 Computer
It's absolutely essential your computer is up to date to protect against security threats, fix software bugs, and improve system performance. Follow our step-by-step guide to extend your Windows 10 cover for FREE until October 2026.
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Step 1: Install all pending Windows updates
- Open Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update.
- Click Check for updates and install every update (including cumulative updates). Reboot if requested.
The ESU enrolment option appears only after your device is up to date.
Step 2: Sign into a Microsoft account (if not already)
- In Settings → Accounts → Your info, sign in with a Microsoft Account and ensure that account has administrator rights on the PC.
Step 3: Enrol for ESU from Windows Update
- Go to Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update.
- Look for the card/banner about Windows 10 end of support, with an “Enrol now” or “Get Extended Security Updates” link. Click it.
Step 4: Follow the on-screen wizard
- It will ask you to sign in to your Microsoft Account (if you didn’t already), confirm device(s) to enrol, and accept terms. Click Next/Enrol when prompted.
Step 5: Verify enrolment & receive updates
- After enrolling you should see a confirmation in Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update that the device is enrolled and will receive critical & important security updates.
- Microsoft will deliver ESU security updates via Windows Update as they become available; continue to check for updates regularly.
You're all set until October 2026! Well done. Any problems, you know who to call.
Stay safe,
Elliott and the Tech Angels team
01727 568869
admin@tech-angels.co.uk
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