Yes, you are protected from the major remote code execution exploits (like BlueKeep or EternalBlue) that Microsoft continues to patch for corporate ESU customers. However, you are not protected from firmware vulnerabilities or newer browser-based exploits that rely on modern OS architecture. It fixes the OS kernel; it doesn't fix Internet Explorer 9.

If you want to keep your Windows 10 machine safe without forcing an upgrade to Windows 11, here is why Ashampoo ESU might be the lifesaver you are looking for.

I tested this on an old Windows 7 SP1 laptop that hadn't been updated since 2020.

✅ You have 30 donated laptops that run Win7. You cannot afford new hardware, but you can afford $30/year to keep them safe for student browsing (with a modern browser like Supermium installed separately).

If you are one of the millions of users who looked at the system requirements for Windows 11 and decided to stick with Windows 10, you aren't alone. Windows 10 is stable, familiar, and does exactly what most users need.

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