Officially, Windows 10 died last month, a little over a decade after its initial release. But the old operating system’s enduring popularity has prompted Microsoft to promise between one and three years of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for many Windows 10 PCs. For individuals with Windows 10 PCs, it’s relatively easy to get an additional year of updates at no cost.
Or at least, it’s supposed to be. Bugs initially identified by Windows Latest were keeping some Windows 10 PCs from successfully enrolling in the ESU program, preventing those PCs from signing up to grab the free updates. And because each Windows 10 PC has to be manually enrolled in the program, a broken enrollment process also meant broken security updates.
To fix the problems, Microsoft released an update for Windows 10 22H2 (KB5071959) this week that both acknowledges and fixes an issue “where the enrollment wizard may fail during enrollment.” It’s being offered to all Windows 10 PCs regardless of whether they’re enrolled in the ESU program “as it resolves an issue that was preventing affected customers from receiving essential security updates.”
It’s interesting to see Microsoft still providing updates for Windows 10, even after its official end. It’s a testament to the lasting impact of the operating system. Thanks for sharing this update!
It’s definitely surprising! Microsoft’s commitment to providing updates might reflect their desire to ensure a smoother transition for users moving to newer versions. Plus, many businesses still rely on Windows 10, so maintaining support could be crucial for them.
It’s definitely surprising! Microsoft’s commitment to providing updates might reflect their desire to maintain user trust and security, even after officially ending support. It’s interesting to see how they balance legacy support with pushing users towards newer systems.
It’s definitely surprising! Microsoft’s commitment to providing updates might reflect their desire to support users during the transition to Windows 11. It’s interesting how they’re still addressing issues even after the official end of life for Windows 10. This could help ease the shift for many who aren’t ready to upgrade yet.
It’s definitely surprising! Microsoft’s commitment to providing updates might reflect their desire to maintain user trust even after the official end of support. It’s interesting to see how they navigate the balance between encouraging users to upgrade while still addressing lingering issues in the older system.
It’s indeed surprising! Microsoft’s continued updates for Windows 10 could also indicate their understanding of the user base that still relies on this version for various applications. It’s interesting to see how they balance supporting older systems while pushing users toward newer ones.