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November 12, 2025

Microsoft patches Windows 10 issue that accidentally blocked extended security updates from installing — latest update should finally fix all the issues for ESU-eligible devices

Microsoft has resolved challenges related to the installation of Extended Security Updates (ESU) on Windows 10 devices through an out-of-band update, KB5071959. Issues arose after the end of Windows 10's official lifecycle, including erroneous notifications about the operating system's end-of-life for users enrolled in the ESU program, affecting Enterprise editions like LTSC 2021 and LTSC IoT 2021. This problem has been fixed with a cloud configuration update. The ESU program is the final tier of support for Windows 10, crucial for maintaining security against emerging threats for the next one to three years. Enrollment in the ESU program requires a financial commitment or enrollment through Windows Backup, and users must be signed into a Microsoft account.

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November 6, 2025

Microsoft confirms a bug is hitting paid Windows 10 ESU users

Microsoft's extended security updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 is experiencing a display bug that causes some users to receive erroneous "end of support" notifications despite being enrolled in the program. This issue arose after the installation of the KB5066791 update, released on October 14, 2025, which is the final official security patch for Windows 10. The glitch affects various editions, including Windows 10 22H2 Pro, Education, and Enterprise, as well as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. Microsoft has confirmed that this is a visual error, and devices with a legitimate ESU license will continue to receive security updates. A temporary solution has been provided for businesses, while individual users will need to wait for a future Windows update to fix the issue. Users can verify their enrollment in the ESU program by checking the Windows Update settings for a confirmation message.

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July 2, 2025

Microsoft fixes ‘Print to PDF’ feature broken by Windows update

Microsoft has resolved an issue with the 'Print to PDF' feature on Windows 11 24H2 systems that arose after the April 2025 preview update, where the Microsoft Print to PDF printer was not visible in the Settings menu. Enabling the Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Feature led to error code 0x800f0922, preventing the installation of the printer driver. The fix was included in the KB5060829 preview cumulative update released on Friday and will be available to all users with the July Patch Tuesday updates. Users can also manually enable the feature through the Windows Features dialog or PowerShell, although using PowerShell may still result in the 0x800f0922 error. This fix follows previous updates addressing other printing issues and potential delays in June 2025 Windows security updates.

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June 30, 2025

Microsoft warns of Windows update delays due to wrong timestamp

Microsoft has acknowledged a delay in the delivery of the June 2025 Windows security updates due to an incorrect metadata timestamp affecting Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems under quality update deferral policies. The update was released on June 10, 2025, but the timestamp shows June 20, 2025, which may cause devices with deferral settings to receive the update later than expected. Microsoft has provided temporary workarounds for administrators, including creating an expedited deployment policy to bypass deferral settings. The delay only affects the timing of update availability for organizations using these policies and does not impact the quality or applicability of the update. Microsoft will not change the metadata timestamp and has confirmed that the provided workaround is the definitive resolution.

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June 27, 2025

Back in black: Microsoft Blue Screen of Death going dark

Microsoft will retire the Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in favor of a black screen as part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), with the change rolling out later this summer for Windows 11 version 24H2 devices. This update follows a security incident in July 2024 that affected approximately 8.5 million Windows machines. The WRI aims to enhance system resilience by reengineering Windows code and allowing security software to operate outside the Windows kernel, minimizing risks from vendor security code. A private preview of the new Windows endpoint security platform will be available to Microsoft Virus Initiative partners next month.

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June 25, 2025

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Updates Broken — Fix Now, Here’s How

Microsoft is facing challenges due to a system takeover attack and a secure boot bypass vulnerability affecting Windows users. They have advised users to update their systems immediately. However, Windows 11 version 24H2 users may experience issues with the "Scan for Updates" function, particularly if they have not installed the May non-security preview update, KB5058499. Microsoft recommends installing KB5058499 or the KB5062324 configuration update, which is being rolled out gradually. Users can check for updates by adjusting their settings and restarting their systems.

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June 24, 2025

Microsoft fixes known issue that breaks Windows 11 updates

Microsoft is releasing a configuration update, KB5062324, to fix Windows Update failures on certain Windows 11 systems running version 24H2 that have not installed the May Windows non-security preview update or later. This update addresses an issue causing the Windows update scan to stop responding, with a permanent solution available in the May update (KB5058499) and later versions. Users can install KB5062324 by enabling 'Get the latest updates as soon as they're available' in Settings > Windows Update, followed by a system restart and checking for updates. The update is being rolled out gradually, so users may need to try multiple times to receive it. Recently, Microsoft also addressed a bug related to feature updates and acknowledged issues with unintended upgrades to Windows Server 2025 on certain devices. The company aims to unify the updating process for all software on PCs through a new orchestration platform.