I'm trying to enroll in the extended security updates

T Gilchrist 0 Reputation points
2026-07-14T18:58:27.78+00:00

I recently got an email stating that I can enroll in this program, but it won't allow me to enroll. Please help

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  1. Kapil Arya 38,446 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-07-15T03:46:32.1833333+00:00

    If you've any work or school connected, try disconnecting them and re-try with enrollment.

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  2. Emma1-N 12,285 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-07-14T23:15:33.17+00:00

    Welcome T Gilchrist,

    I understand how frustrating it can be when you received an email inviting you to enroll in the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, but the enrollment process is not completing successfully. 

    Before proceeding, could you please clarify:     

    • Are you trying to enroll from the ESU enrollment wizard on your Windows 10 device, or through a Microsoft website? 

    In the meantime, you can try these workarounds steps below to troubleshoot the issue:  

    Option 1: Confirm that your device is signed in with a personal Microsoft account 

    • Open Settings > Account 
    • Verify that a Microsoft account is connected 

    Option 2: Check that Windows 10 is fully updated.  

    • Open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update 
    • Select Check for updates and install all available updates 
    • Restart the device afterward 

    Option 3: Verify that the device is activated.  

    • Open Settings > Update & Security > Activation 
    • Confirm that Windows reports as activated 

    Option 4: Make sure you are using an administrator account.  

    • Open Settings > Accounts > Your info 
    • Confirm the account has administrator privileges 

    Option 5: Try the enrollment process again after restarting the device 

    • Close all Settings windows 
    • Restart Windows 
    • Open the ESU enrollment experience and retry 

    I hope the steps above help you deal with your issue.  


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