Microsoft Fixes Critical Enrollment Issue with New Windows 10 Update

Microsoft released an update, known as KB5071959, for Windows 10 22H2 this week to address issues with the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. The update is designed to fix a problem where the enrollment wizard may fail during enrollment, preventing Windows 10 PCs from successfully enrolling in the ESU program and subsequently receiving free security updates. According to Microsoft, the update is being offered to all Windows 10 PCs, regardless of whether they are enrolled in the ESU program, as it resolves an issue that was preventing affected PCs from receiving necessary security updates. The company acknowledged that the broken enrollment process was causing problems for some users, who were unable to manually enroll their PCs in the program due to the issue. Microsoft officials reported that the update was released to address the problem, which was initially identified by Windows Latest. The company has promised to provide between one and three years of ESUs for many Windows 10 PCs, following the operating system's official end-of-life last month. The ESU program is designed to provide continued security updates for Windows 10 PCs, despite the operating system being no longer supported by Microsoft. However, the enrollment process has been a point of contention for some users, who have reported difficulties in manually enrolling their PCs in the program. Microsoft officials have stated that the update is a critical step in ensuring the continued security of Windows 10 PCs, and that it will help to resolve the issues that have been affecting some users. "We are committed to providing our customers with the security updates they need to protect their PCs," said a Microsoft spokesperson. "This update is an important step in that process, and we encourage all Windows 10 users to install it as soon as possible." The release of the update is a significant development for Windows 10 users, who have been facing uncertainty about the future of their operating system. While the ESU program is set to expire in the coming years, the update is a temporary measure that will help to extend the life of Windows 10 PCs. As of now, the update is available for all Windows 10 PCs, and users can install it by checking for updates through the Windows Update settings. Microsoft officials have stated that they will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary to ensure the continued security of Windows 10 PCs.