Windows 10 ESU
Microsoft support for Windows 10, including critical security updates and technical assistance, will end on October 14, 2025.
If you cannot upgrade your UW-owned device(s) to Windows 11 before October 14, you should request an Extended Security Update (ESU).
Request an ESU
- ESUs are temporary solutions while you work to upgrade or replace your device(s). They do not cover end-user software or guarantee full protection.
- UW-IT will cover the first-year cost of an ESU ($1 per device).
- When requesting an ESU, you’ll be asked to:
- Confirm that CrowdStrike Falcon is installed on your device
- CrowdStrike Falcon is mandatory for all Windows devices requiring an ESU
- Outline a replacement plan for the device(s)(template provided in the ESU Request Form)
- Obtain your supervisor’s acknowledgement of responsibility for the device(s)
- Confirm that CrowdStrike Falcon is installed on your device
License Details
Important notes
- ESUs will not be delivered before October 14, 2025.
- UWare will confirm the total number of licenses needed before placing the order.
- UW Medicine has a separate process for acquiring ESUs. If you are a UW Medicine employee, UWM ITS will reach out if there is any action required.