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<div dir="ltr">It's a little more complicated than this, because if you've been using the Microsoft Rewards Program, you may already have earned enough Points to get the ESU enrollment for free. </div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">Attached is a PDF of a download from my email. This is from AskWoody Newsletter, but is shared with <span><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">the permission of the author. </span></span> </div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">(Some images didn't download, but the text is readable and contains the relevant information.) </div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">-- Bob Primak</div><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div>
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On Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 01:10:41 AM EDT, S Ou via LCTG <lctg@lists.toku.us> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp7da7d1a6yiv3792919951ydp3fb8b06fyiv3778545735"><div><div>Yesterday the Microsoft blog had an article that suggested you can get a year of updates by backing up your settings to OneDrive ( part of o365). Saw it on windows central .. this just kicks the can down the road for a year. </div><div><br clear="none"></div><div><div>No need to pay first year if you back up settings to o365 drive! ???<br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-10/windows-10-esu-support-free-updates-cloud-backup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-10/windows-10-esu-support-free-updates-cloud-backup</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/06/24/stay-secure-with-windows-11-copilot-pcs-and-windows-365-before-support-ends-for-windows-10/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/06/24/stay-secure-with-windows-11-copilot-pcs-and-windows-365-before-support-ends-for-windows-10/</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none">Today, we’re introducing additional free enrollment options and the simple steps to get started.<br clear="none">Extended Security Updates for Windows 10:<br clear="none">• For individuals: An enrollment wizard will be available through notifications and in Settings, making it easy to enroll in ESU directly from your personal Windows 10 PC. Through the enrollment wizard, you’ll be able to choose from three options:<br clear="none">• Use Windows Backup to sync your settings to the cloud—at no additional cost..<br clear="none">• Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points—at no additional cost..<br clear="none">• Pay $30 USD (local pricing may vary).<br clear="none">Once you select an option and follow the on-screen steps, your PC will automatically be enrolled. ESU coverage for personal devices runs from Oct. 15, 2025, through Oct. 13, 2026</div><br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"><div class="ydp7da7d1a6yiv3792919951ydp3fb8b06fyiv3778545735gmail_quote ydp7da7d1a6yiv3792919951ydp3fb8b06fyiv3778545735gmail_quote_container"><div id="ydp7da7d1a6yiv3792919951ydp3fb8b06fyiv3778545735yqt65544" class="ydp7da7d1a6yiv3792919951ydp3fb8b06fyiv3778545735yqt2516470728"><div dir="ltr" class="ydp7da7d1a6yiv3792919951ydp3fb8b06fyiv3778545735gmail_attr">On Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM ggamota--- via LCTG <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:lctg@lists.toku.us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lctg@lists.toku.us</a>> wrote:<br clear="none"></div><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;" class="ydp7da7d1a6yiv3792919951ydp3fb8b06fyiv3778545735gmail_quote">
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I came across this video of how to upgrade to Windows 11 even though your computer processor does not meet Microsoft's criteria.</div>
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Think you're limited to Microsoft's "approval" on installing Windows 11? Think again - you can ABSOLUTELY do it with NO data loss! 💻 FREE computer recommendations: <a shape="rect" href="https://forms.gle/6hsvxDGpUFifH4WF8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://forms.gle/6hsvxDGpUFifH4WF8</a> FlyBy11 download link: <a shape="rect" href="https://github.com/builtbybel/Flyby11" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://github.com/builtbybel/Flyby11</a>
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro from $14 and enhance your PC experience on Keysfan 52% ...</div>
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Any thoughts? Has anybody tried it?</div>
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PS I haven't tried it but thinking about it on an older computer</div>
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