Although Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 last month, many users still rely on this OS, prompting the company to extend security updates through the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. This initiative offers an additional one to three years of vital security patches for eligible devices, often at no extra cost.

However, users faced hurdles due to a bug discovered by Windows Latest, which prevented some PCs from successfully enrolling in the ESU program. Since enrollment is a manual process, any failure meant that devices missed out on crucial security updates, increasing vulnerability to cyber threats.

This week, Microsoft released a targeted update for Windows 10 22H2 (KB5071959) designed to resolve the enrollment failure issue. The update not only acknowledges the problem but also ensures that affected devices can now receive essential security patches, even if they initially failed to enroll. Importantly, the update is available to all Windows 10 22H2 systems, regardless of their enrollment status.

According to cybersecurity experts, timely updates like this are vital for maintaining device security, especially as Windows 10 approaches end-of-support. Regular patching remains one of the most effective defenses against evolving cyber threats.

David Nield

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