Microsoft Releases First Windows 10 ESU Update KB5068781, Fixes Enrollment and LTSC Warning

Overview

• KB5068781 delivers November Patch Tuesday security updates addressing 63 vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited elevation‑of‑privilege flaw.
• The update is mandatory and auto‑installs via Windows Update, moving ESU systems to build 19045.6575 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 to build 19044.6575.
• The release corrects incorrect end‑of‑support messages on LTSC devices, with Microsoft affirming LTSC support through January 2027.
• Microsoft also pushed out‑of‑band update KB5071959 to resolve failures in the Consumer ESU enrollment wizard so affected devices can enroll and receive updates.
• Enrollment options include consumer routes such as a $30 fee, 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, or syncing with a Microsoft account—with additional free options in the EEA—and business coverage for up to three years totaling $427 per device.