I was able to successfully obtain a one year security support extension for my Windows 10 computer, which I still use for a few things that my new Windows 11 computer does not support, such as my Apple Classic iPod / Apples iTunes as far as connecting to the old iPod.
Here is what I did.
1. I opened the Windows 10 computer's "settings" program.
2. I clicked on Windows Update and Security.
3. A dialog box opened up advising of the imminent termination of Windows 10 support, and offered to enroll my old computer in a one year extension at the cost of $30 USD.
4. I clicked on the "enroll now" option.
5. When I clicked that it said "enroll in security updates to stay protected."
3. I clicked "next", which directed me to my Microsoft account
4. It then asked for my Microsoft password, which I didn't remember. I chose the option of receiving a 4 number code sent to my email address, which is what Microsoft has on file for me.
6. I entered the 4 digit code.
It then said to me that since my information was already backed up to Microsoft (I guess because I got a new Windows 11 computer a month ago), my one year Windows 10 extension was free.
I clicked on "accept", and up popped a confirmation that my Windows 10 computer is now covered for security updates through October, 2026.
Here is what I did.
1. I opened the Windows 10 computer's "settings" program.
2. I clicked on Windows Update and Security.
3. A dialog box opened up advising of the imminent termination of Windows 10 support, and offered to enroll my old computer in a one year extension at the cost of $30 USD.
4. I clicked on the "enroll now" option.
5. When I clicked that it said "enroll in security updates to stay protected."
3. I clicked "next", which directed me to my Microsoft account
4. It then asked for my Microsoft password, which I didn't remember. I chose the option of receiving a 4 number code sent to my email address, which is what Microsoft has on file for me.
6. I entered the 4 digit code.
It then said to me that since my information was already backed up to Microsoft (I guess because I got a new Windows 11 computer a month ago), my one year Windows 10 extension was free.
I clicked on "accept", and up popped a confirmation that my Windows 10 computer is now covered for security updates through October, 2026.
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