704 questions
704 questions with Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU) tags
1 answer
i have purchased ESU still unable to update my security updates
i have purchased ESU on my machine but unable to download the security updates for my machine. how long will it take my machine to get these updates.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-09-09T17:43:24.9533333+00:00
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Ashok Sodhey
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-09T19:24:36.81+00:00
Bulldog
4,315
Reputation points
1 answer
Al dispositivo mancano importanti correzioni di sicurezza e qualità.
come risolvere il messaggio di Windows Update "Al dispositivo mancano importanti correzioni di sicurezza e qualità". Impossibile aggiornare Windows 10 PRO versione 22H2 (build SO 19045.6691) prodotto concesso in licenza a ******@live.it
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-09-09T09:01:38.4066667+00:00
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Graziella Valesi
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-09-09T09:51:30.6966667+00:00
GsN5034 - IA
76,465
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
i WANT TO ENROL IN ESU UNTIL 2027 BUT SYSTEM SAYS I HAVE TO USE ANOTHER ACCOUNT TO DO SO. HOW DO I DO THAT?
I WANT TO ENROL IN ESU UNTIL 2027 BUT SYSTEM SAYS I HAVE TO USE ANOTHER ACCOUNT TO DO SO. HOW DO I DO THAT?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-09-04T09:17:36.6733333+00:00
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alan furze
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-09-06T15:49:33.79+00:00
alan furze
20
Reputation points
3 answers
How to sign in to MS Acct when screen pops up / goes away
I was trying to enroll in ESU for windows 10, but when I click on enroll now, a small grey screen pops up briefly then goes away. My acct is administrator and I was logged into MS Acct. I created a local acct to login, to see if then forcing the switch…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
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Whenever I try to enroll for Windows ESU it says I'm underage, Even though I'm not.
My Windows 10 PC offers me the Extended Security Updates enrollment option, but I cannot complete the enrollment because It says that I'm underage and need an adult to enroll? I've seen that this is not just happening to me but other Windows 10 pc…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-08-20T00:03:20.3766667+00:00
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Nyamiah .T
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-04T13:18:27.26+00:00
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Carl-L
21,320
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
I cannot get access to the email I orignally set up
My old email thru family business is no longer active. I have zero way to recover or access. I cannot enable extended updates for windows 10 without it. I have already changed my email address in the account, but it won't let me use that to verify who…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-09-01T00:23:10.9433333+00:00
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Francis Nelson
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-09-02T15:59:49.6533333+00:00
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Lucus-V
12,535
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Outlook stopped downloading/sending emails
About a week plus ago Outlook stopped downloading new emails. The app will open but nothing else. This is on a desktop computer with Windows 10 plus the free one-year ESU extension Is this the beginning of the last free updates?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-08-20T18:08:24.9333333+00:00
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Glenna Rossi
5
Reputation points
edited a comment
2026-08-31T20:57:47.0633333+00:00
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Stephen Fish
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Windows 10 ESU trouble after repair install (system no longer gets updates)
Had to do a "repair install" on my Windows 10. No I have trouble getting the ESU updates. If I try to enroll in the ESU I get a message that my compter is allready registered for ESU. But the ESU status is not shown in "windows…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-08-30T05:48:42.8666667+00:00
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Lars-Erik Østerud
45
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-30T06:42:40.1166667+00:00
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Ramesh Srinivasan
86,840
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Issue with ESU for Windows 10
I am trying to install the ESU as a business user. I followed the instructions in section "Install and activate the ESU key" (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/enable-extended-security-updates), I entered the ESU key and…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2025-11-06T09:35:40.8733333+00:00
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Anonymous
commented
2026-08-25T07:03:30.59+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
22,275
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
5 answers
My esu enrolment has disappeared
I was enrolled in the Windows 10 ESU scheme, but suddenly this has vanished from my update screen. How do I reinstate? The enroll now prompt is not there.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
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2 answers
Cannot do any updates on my computer it just says there has been a problem with the updates
I was trying to update my computer i was using Windows 10 and I got the new ESU updates but i couldn't complete my updates, then i tried to update to Windows 11 and then i got an error code (0xc1900101) there is enogh space in my computer and i have no…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-08-17T20:25:51.09+00:00
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Berkant Yildiz
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-20T17:36:10.0966667+00:00
Ramesh
180.9K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
6 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
still no option showing up for ESU extended updates???
Still no option for enrolling in ESU program for extended support for windows 10 even though requirements are met???
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2025-08-24T15:31:30.73+00:00
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Dennis K
85
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-19T17:25:15.22+00:00
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Luc Van Daele
0
Reputation points
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Latest updates!
Good morning, I downloaded updates last Wednesday (Patch Tuesday), I am now on Build 19045 7663 Windows 10 22H2.The question is I can't see update KB5120249 in my "VIEW UPDATES". I have read I need this to change to the latest build (which I…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-08-19T08:25:19.9433333+00:00
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BRIAN LOFTHOUSE
70
Reputation points
accepted
2026-08-19T10:00:51.1233333+00:00
BRIAN LOFTHOUSE
70
Reputation points
2 answers
Windows 10 ESU enrollment error
“I have Windows 10 Pro 22H2. My PC is activated with my Microsoft account and is not connected to an organisation. KB5072653 and the ESU consumer component are installed, but Windows Update has no ‘Enroll now’ option. The ESU enrolment says ‘Something…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-08-18T11:34:49.27+00:00
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chris curchin
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-18T12:18:01.65+00:00
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SD - IA
178.7K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Failing Registration for extended Security Updates on Windows 10
As my current PC does not fully satisfy the Windows 11 specs I wanted to take advantage of the extended security updates program via the Settings -> Windows Update menu. However, the registration keeps failing at the end of the process without a clear…
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-07-09T16:35:51.3633333+00:00
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Ruben Dietrich
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-17T14:58:24.98+00:00
Ruben Dietrich
0
Reputation points
2 answers
ESU progtam
I enrolled in the MS ESU program in October 2025 (before the end date). Until when is my coverage effective?
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-08-14T22:12:56.11+00:00
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Paul Marcucci
0
Reputation points
recommended
2026-08-16T11:55:07.16+00:00
JuliaMarvin
22,275
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Windows 10 ESU. Pay dialogue: Microsoft uses wrong currency.
My VISA card is in NOK. ESU pay dialogue uses SEK. The local BankId cannot handle any othe currency than the card's.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-08-14T07:49:17.42+00:00
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Christer Gustafsson
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-14T08:40:11.6766667+00:00
SD - IA
178.7K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Windows 10 on Extended Security Updates Crashes
I have experienced a frozen mouse and keyboard, leading to a crash, a few times. Had to restart and lost some progress in word processing. Has anyone figured out how to fix this yet? Cheers!
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-04-01T21:01:20.94+00:00
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Luke Kernan
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-30T00:41:42.4566667+00:00
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Dave Williams
0
Reputation points
1 answer
unsubscribe from ESU. I have new computer with Windows 11
I need to cancel subscription to ESU for Windows 10. I have new computer with Windows 11
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-07-10T19:09:03.57+00:00
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Glenn D Gallimore
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-28T00:22:16.4466667+00:00
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Glen Ventura
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Windows 10 ESU
I have downloaded Windows ESU on my Windows 10 PC . At the same time my Norton cloud backup stopped working. is there a conflict>
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Extended Security Update (ESU)
asked
2026-07-25T08:50:24.68+00:00
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Chris smith
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-07-25T09:29:41.03+00:00
SD - IA
178.7K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor