Yesterday marked another significant moment for Microsoft as it rolled out its latest Patch Tuesday update. For Windows 10 users, the updates include KB5046613, KB5046615, KB5046612, and KB5046665. Meanwhile, Windows 11 users received updates KB5046617 and KB5046633.
Key Fixes and New Challenges
The Windows 11 update addresses a frustrating bug in the Task Manager that previously displayed the number of background processes and Windows processes as zero. This fix is expected to enhance user experience significantly. On the Windows 10 front, the updates resolve an issue where non-administrative users were unable to launch essential applications such as Teams and Quick Assist.
However, the updates are not without their complications. Users of Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2 may encounter a new, undocumented bug that presents a message stating, “Get the newer version of Windows to stay up to date. Your version of Windows has reached the end of service” on the Windows Update page.
Accompanying this notification is a “Learn more” link that directs users to a support article on Microsoft’s website. The article explains:
Why am I seeing this notification?
You’re seeing this notification because your version of Windows 10 is out of service. Windows attempted to update this device several times, but it hasn’t received an update in a significant amount of time. This might be because your device doesn’t meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 10.
Regular updates help keep your device and data secure and help protect your PC from viruses, spyware, and other malware. Your security is important to us, so we want to let you know what to do in these instances.
This raises questions, as Windows appears to misinterpret its own update status, despite KB5046633 being the latest cumulative update for version 23H2.
Adding to the intrigue, Microsoft has recently deployed the KB5001716 update across various Windows 10 and 11 versions. This particular update serves to notify users about the impending end of support for their operating system versions, leading to speculation about its connection to the current notification issue.
Furthermore, Microsoft seems to be steering users away from downloading Windows 10, even from official sources like the Media Creation Tool, citing the version’s forthcoming end of support. This shift in strategy underscores the tech giant’s commitment to encouraging users to transition to more current operating systems.
