windows 10 false security updates screen

david powell 0 Reputation points
2026-08-29T18:38:49.84+00:00

the windows update screen in windows 10 keeps displaying: your device is missing important security and quality fixes. i have clicked update many times and says there no updates. i also successfully enrolled on the extended security updates programme. please help me to solve this issue.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update
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  1. Paulo GM 71,570 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-29T19:37:46.15+00:00

    Hi,

    This is a common issue on devices enrolled in ESU. You can check the marked solution in this thread and see if it helps resolve the issue. The solution given modifies the Registry to recheck the update status of your device.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5655936/device-missing-important-security-and-quality-issu

    Just let me know if you’d like me to walk you through the steps if you’re not comfortable doing the solution.

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