I meet criteria but have not been offered ESU, why?

kim mcd 0 Reputation points
2025-08-29T20:13:05.1466667+00:00

So I meet the criteria for windows 10 ESU but it has not been offered to me yet.

What is the deal with this? Am I really going to have to buy a new laptop when my Thinkpad is only 4 years old and has Intel Core i5, 16gb RAM etc?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
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  1. Jonathan Deives 44,865 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-29T20:49:14.5533333+00:00

    The enrollment assistant for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 is rolling out gradually, starting with insiders. If you haven't received this feature yet, it may be available for your device in the coming weeks, possibly by the next 09/09 update.

    Once it's available for your device, you can go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. A link will appear to enroll you in ESU.

    You can find other information and prerequisites at this link:
    https://support.microsoft.com/windows/windows-10-consumer-extended-security-updates-esu-program-33e17de9-36b3-43bb-874d-6c53d2e4bf42

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