ESU
Microsoft to stop Exchange 2016 / 2019 security updates in October
Microsoft has reminded customers that it will stop shipping security updates for Exchange 2016 and 2019 through the Extended Security Update (ESU) program in October. This comes after a 6-month extension announced in April 2026 to the original ESU program, which began in October after Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 reached the end of support. Exchange 2016 reached mainstream support in October […]
Microsoft: Windows 10 KB5072653 OOB update fixes ESU install errors
Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 10 KB5072653 out-of-band update to resolve ongoing issues with installing the November extended security updates. Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025, and Microsoft no longer introduces new features or releases free security updates. For individuals and business customers who wish to continue using Windows 10, […]
Microsoft releases KB5068781 — The first Windows 10 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5068781 update, the first Windows 10 extended security update since the operating system reached end of support last month. On October 14, Microsoft released the final Windows 10 cumulative update, after which the operating system no longer receives bug fixes or free security updates. Both consumers and business customers can enroll in […]
Microsoft: Emergency Windows 10 update fixes ESU enrollment bug
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band update to address a known issue preventing Windows 10 users from enrolling in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. “This update addresses an issue in the Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Update (ESU) enrollment process, where the enrollment wizard may fail during enrollment,” Microsoft explained. “This update is marked as […]
Still on Windows 10? Enroll in free ESU before next week’s Patch Tuesday
With the first Patch Tuesday following Windows 10’s end of support approaching next week, users who continue to run the operating system should enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to remain protected against newly discovered security vulnerabilities. On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 reached the end of support, meaning that Microsoft will no […]