Windows 10 Cumulative Updates still coming?


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I have an ancient (20 year old) 32 bit Dell desktop, which originally ran Windows XP, upgraded it to Windows 7, then Windows 10. It isn't used for much other than downloading email at this point. I am running a local account, have not signed up for any extended support. I know that as an x86 system there's no option for Windows 11, and it's so old that it's extremely slow now, I expect to decommission it.

Windows Update reports that my version of Windows, 22H2, is End of Support, as expected. However, I have still received updates after October 14, 2025, including Cumulative Updates for Windows 10 22H2 for x86 systems" on November 1st and again today. What are these updates providing? Thanks in advance!
 

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No. Windows 10 is now EOL and unsupported. Your options are to move to Linux or upgrade to Windows 11.
 

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See here (from Microsoft).

Windows 10 support has ended on October 14, 2025 | Microsoft Support

Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025. Upgrade to Windows 11 now to ensure continued security and feature updates. Learn more about the transition.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com

"Windows 10 has reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. At this point technical assistance, feature updates and security updates is no longer provided."
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ESU is for extended security updates. Microsoft won't provide new features or bug fixes for Windows 10.
 

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The updates were KB5066791, which was the last release without Extended Security Updates and KB5071959, which is described as an "Out of Band" update to fix something that Microsoft broke that would interfere with being able to subscribe to ESUs.
 

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Longs2517 said:
What are these updates providing?
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I suggest you ask any similar questions in TenForums, assuming that searching TenForums does not yield a sufficient explanation.

No information provided in this current thread will be available to TenForums searches.


Denis
 

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Longs2517 said:
The updates were KB5066791, which was the last release without Extended Security Updates and KB5071959, which is described as an "Out of Band" update to fix something that Microsoft broke that would interfere with being able to subscribe to ESUs.
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That seems to answer your own question nicely from the top post.
 

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Longs2517 said:
The updates were KB5066791, which was the last release without Extended Security Updates and KB5071959, which is described as an "Out of Band" update to fix something that Microsoft broke that would interfere with being able to subscribe to ESUs.
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Correct. KB5071959 contained no new security fixes, just the ones from the October update at end of support.

This update is cumulative and includes security fixes and improvements from the October 14, 2025, security update (KB5066791), in addition to the following:
  • This update addresses an issue in the Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Update (ESU) enrollment process, where the enrollment wizard may fail during enrollment. After applying this update, consumer devices should be able to successfully enroll in ESU using the ESU wizard.
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KB5071959 Windows 10 Out-of-band Update build 19045.6466 (22H2) Nov.11

There will be no more updates for the Win10 OS (unless you enrol for ESU) but what everyone will continue to get will be the AV updates for Defender.

Microsoft will also continue to provide Security Intelligence Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus through at least October 2028.
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Windows 10 ESU support program for consumers available one-year option
 

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    I've now clean installed 25H2 and used Garlin's scripts to update Secure Boot to CA 2023 and revoke the PCA 2011 certificates. It's new role is to test secure boot issues.

    Info for 2021-2026:
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    Also running Insider Experimental 263xx and 29xxx builds and Windows 10 as native boot .vhdx.
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    My SYSTEM FOUR was a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e (1st gen) type 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device. This has now been sold. It has been replaced by my System Eight.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 1TB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Experimental 263xx and 29xxx builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

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    My SYSTEM SEVEN is a Lenovo Thinkpad T580, 1920x1080 touchscreen, Intel Core i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD + 2nd 512GB NVMe SSD, a supported device for Windows 11. This is my current general purpose 'main machine'. The installed Windows 11 Home from my System One has been migrated to this machine. As its new home has an existing digital licence for Pro I've been able to upgrade the migrated OS from Home to Pro.
    29 Sept. 2026 Feature Update to 26H2 through Windows Update.

    My SYSTEM EIGHT is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e (5th gen) type 20LN, Celeron N4120, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, a supported device for Windows 11. Currently running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Experimental 263xx and 29xxx builds as native boot vhdx.

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There is an Work-Around for the "No Windows 10 Updates" problem - no need to buy the ESU.

If you go to the link below and use it on Win 10 you will see that the Win 10 updates DO COME DOWN FROM MICROSOFT, but they are Hidden. I have used this utility wushowhide.diagcab to install all the hidden Updates.

I have been using it the day after the Update day (2nd Tuesday of the month) and have updated three Win 10 machines. All you do is look for the Hidden Update that you want to install, check the checkbox and it installs just fine. I install the smaller updates first and then install the larger updates that are likely to generate a re-boot. I don't see anywhere where anyone has posted this work-around, but it definitely DOES WORK on Win 10. Good Luck !!

Download attachment

www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
Thread 'Show or Hide Updates in Windows 11'
wushowhide.zip
 

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Windows 11 Home x64 Version 26H2 Build 26300.9457
Current full updates on the Windows 10 ESU is found here. It has a FAQ at the end.

windows10 ESU.webp
 

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    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Homebuilt
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 13900K
    Motherboard
    Asus ProArt Z790 Creator WiFi - Bios 3202
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator Platinum 64gb 5600MT/s DDR5 Dual Channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Vapor-X 24GB
    Sound Card
    External DAC: Cambridge Audio DACMagic200M - Headphone Amps: Topping L70 & SMSL H400
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung S95F OLED 55" TV
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160 120hz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro 2TB (OS)
    Samsung 980 Pro 1TB (Files)
    Lexar NZ790 4TB
    LaCie d2 Professional 6TB external - USB 3.1
    Seagate Expansion 16TB external - USB 3.2
    Seagate One Touch 18TB external HD - USB 3.0
    PSU
    Corsair RM1200x Shift
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    Corsair RGB Smart Case 5000x (white)
    Cooling
    NAUTILUS 360 RS Liquid CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Incase Ergonomic USB (Microsoft clone)
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    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    Fibre 900/500 Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
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    Bitdefender Total Security
    Other Info
    AMD Radeon Software & Drivers
    Hasleo Backup Suite
    Dashlane password manager
    Kensington Verimark fingerprint reader
    Logitech Brio 4K webcam
    Orico 10-port powered USB 3.0 hub

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel® Core™ i9-13900H32GB DDR4-3200 Dual channel*Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics G7
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Vivobook X1605VA
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    Motherboard
    Asus X1605VA bios 309
    Memory
    32GB DDR4-3200 Dual channel
    Graphics card(s)
    *Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics G7
    Sound Card
    Realtek | Intel SST Bluetooth & USB
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    16.0-inch, WUXGA 16:10 aspect ratio, IPS-level Panel
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 60hz
    Hard Drives
    512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Ergo Trackball
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Total Security
    Other Info
    720p Webcam
    WiFi & USB to ethernet

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Windows 11 Home x64 Version 26H2 Build 26300....
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Windows 11 Home x64 Version 26H2 Build 26300.9457
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