Microsoft forced to make Windows 10 extended security updates truly free in Europe [You won’t have to enable Windows Backup to get extended Windows 10 security updates in the European Economic Area... Consumers will still only get extended security updates for Windows 10 until October 13th, 2026, but businesses have the option to purchase up to three years of important security updates... ]: https://www.theverge.com/news/785544/microsoft-windows-10-extended-security-updates-free-europe-changes