Microsoft Bows to Pressure: Windows 10 Extended Security Updates Now Free in Europe, No Backup Required
Microsoft Bows to Pressure: Windows 10 Extended Security Updates Now Free in Europe, No Backup Required With Windows 10 end of support just weeks away on October 14th, Microsoft has been compelled to offer its Extended Security Updates (ESU) free of charge to consumers in the European Economic Area (EEA), removing the controversial requirement to enable Windows Backup. This significant policy shift comes after sustained pressure from Euroconsumers, a prominent advocacy group. Previously, Microsoft mandated users activate Windows Backup, which…