How do I use rewards points to extend Windows 10 support

Mark Beaudin 5 Reputation points
2025-10-15T21:14:57.5466667+00:00

How do I use rewards points to extend Windows 10 support

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
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  1. Lychee-Ng 29,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-16T12:08:14.0433333+00:00

    Hello Mark Beaudin,

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

    You're right that redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points is one of the available options to enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10. It's very easy to do that, but before you begin, you must ensure:

    • Your PC is running the latest updates of Windows 10 (22H2)
    • You must be signed in with a Microsoft account
    • You need at least 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points

    If you've fulfilled all the requirements, you should see a prompt for ESU enrollment on your PC. Open Windows Settings, navigate to Update & Security > Windows Update. If eligible, you’ll see a message like Enroll in Extended Security Updates to stay protected...

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    Click Enroll Now and a window will appear with three options like the image below. All you need to do next is to tick the box for Redeem Microsoft Rewards Points, click Next and follow the instructions on screen to confirm your redemption.

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    You can track your Rewards points at https://rewards.bing.com, and I hope you can enroll in ESU as soon as possible. Let me know if you don’t see the option or any error appears.


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  2. Lychee-Ng 29,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-21T07:02:48.5333333+00:00

    Haven't heard from you for a while, Mark Beaudin. I'm resting this thread for now, but if anything comes up, feel free to let me know!

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  3. Lychee-Ng 29,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-19T09:56:39.73+00:00

    Hi Mark Beaudin, it has been a few days, and I am writing to see how things are going with this. Have you had a chance to check the reply provided?

    If you found the information you needed, consider marking the answer as accepted, or share what you found here. If there's any other issue or you couldn't find the enrollment option, let me know!

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