Windows 10 Extended Security Updates and Installation Issues

Microsoft has extended free security updates for Windows 10 users until October 2026, allowing personal devices to continue receiving critical patches beyond the official end-of-support date. To access these updates, users must enroll their devices with a Microsoft account, and those in the European Economic Area automatically qualify. This extension is particularly beneficial for users whose PCs are not eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade, ensuring continued protection against vulnerabilities for millions of devices.

However, the rollout of the first Extended Security Update (ESU), KB5068781, has encountered technical issues for some business users. Devices activated via Windows subscription through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center are experiencing installation failures with error code 0x800f0922, causing the update to roll back after a restart. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and is investigating, but no workaround or estimated fix date has been provided. Some organizations have also reported that not all eligible devices are being offered the update, complicating patch management for enterprise environments.