Microsoft Fixes False Windows 10 End-of-Support Warning Bug
▼ Summary
– Microsoft fixed a bug causing false Windows 10 end-of-support warnings after October 2025 updates.
– The issue was cosmetic and did not affect security update delivery for devices with active coverage.
– Affected systems included Windows 10 22H2 ESU-enrolled devices and LTSC editions still under support.
– A cloud update automatically corrected most systems, though some may require manual KB5068781 installation.
– IT administrators can use a Known Issue Rollback group policy as an alternative solution.
Microsoft has successfully addressed a software glitch that mistakenly displayed Windows 10 end-of-support alerts on computers still eligible for security updates. This issue emerged after the October 2025 system updates, causing confusion among users who saw incorrect warnings in their Windows Update settings. Despite the alarming messages, all impacted devices continued to receive critical security patches without interruption.
The problem specifically affected Windows 10 22H2 installations, including Pro, Education, and Enterprise editions, enrolled in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. It also impacted Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 versions, which remain under official support until 2032 and 2029 respectively. Microsoft clarified that the warning was purely cosmetic and did not reflect the actual security status of these systems.
To resolve the display error, Microsoft deployed a cloud-based configuration update automatically to most devices. However, some computers may not receive this fix if they lack internet connectivity, have disabled OneSettings downloads via Group Policy, operate behind restrictive firewalls, or face other barriers to receiving dynamic updates.
On November 11, 2025, Microsoft released the first Extended Security Update, KB5068781, which permanently corrects the false notification issue for all ESU participants. The company recommends installing this latest update, which contains important improvements and multiple issue resolutions beyond just the warning message. For enterprise administrators unable to immediately deploy the cumulative update, Microsoft provides a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) group policy that can remove the incorrect end-of-support messages from managed devices.
Windows 10 officially reached the end of its standard support lifecycle on October 14, 2025, meaning the operating system no longer receives routine feature updates or security patches outside the Extended Security Updates program. Just before releasing the first ESU update, Microsoft also issued an emergency out-of-band update to fix a separate enrollment issue that prevented some systems from joining the ESU program, ensuring continued protection for organizations still relying on Windows 10.
(Source: Bleeping Computer)
