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Windows 10⁢ extended Security Update Enrollment Hit by‌ Critical Flaw

A significant issue has emerged with ⁢the​ Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) program, ‌preventing some users from successfully enrolling their devices. This ​failure directly blocks the delivery of crucial security updates, leaving⁢ systems vulnerable.

Microsoft has swiftly responded by releasing an out-of-band update to address the enrollment problem. Affected​ users must ⁤now install this emergency update, re-enroll their device, and then the November 2025 security update for Windows 10 should become ⁣available.

This isn’t the first hiccup with the Windows 10 ESU ‌rollout. Previously, some enrolled devices incorrectly displayed out-of-support warnings after the October⁤ security update. Fortunately, ‍those devices continued to receive⁢ updates while Microsoft⁣ developed and released a fix (KB5068781) to resolve the⁣ misleading ‍notifications.

However, the current enrollment failure is far ⁣more serious. It actively prevents security updates, unlike the earlier issue which was merely a display error.This ⁤necessitates the ‌immediate out-of-band update to restore protection.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what you need to do:

* Install the emergency update: This is the first and most critical step.
* ⁢ Re-enroll your device: After the update, you’ll need to go ⁢through the enrollment process‍ again.
* Verify update availability: Once enrolled, confirm‍ that the November 2025 security update is⁢ offered to your system.

I’ve found that proactively checking your ⁤enrollment⁤ status after applying the update is a good ‍practice. It ensures everything⁣ is configured correctly and you’re receiving the⁢ security protections you expect.

This situation highlights a concerning oversight by Microsoft. Despite ample time knowing Windows 10 ​support would end, the enrollment system wasn’t adequately‍ tested⁢ before launch. Here’s what works best: thorough testing is paramount when deploying critical security infrastructure, especially ​for a widely used⁢ operating system.

This initial rocky start to the ESU ‍program underscores the importance of vigilance and prompt action from both Microsoft and its users. Maintaining a secure‍ computing environment requires constant attention and‌ a commitment to addressing issues swiftly⁢ and⁢ effectively.