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Microsoft Fixes Update Glitch, Sets New SID Rule as Windows 11 23H2 Nears End

The company is shipping a server-side remedy for a Windows 10 warning plus an optional shutdown patch as upgrades accelerate before next week's deadline.

Overview

  • Microsoft confirmed the years‑old "Update and shutdown" issue and issued optional KB5067036, with the fix slated to roll into the November 11 Patch Tuesday release.
  • A Windows 10 display bug introduced by KB5066791 falsely reports end of support on ESU and LTSC systems, prompting a cloud-configuration rollout and KIR policy guidance, with a permanent update to follow.
  • Windows 11 version 23H2 will receive its final updates on November 11, after which Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations and SE editions stop getting patches.
  • Eligible PCs can now upgrade directly from Windows 10 to Windows 11 25H2 via Windows Update, expanding the previously limited in-place upgrade path.
  • New installation requirements for Windows 11 24H2/25H2 block systems with duplicated machine SIDs, with Microsoft advising use of Sysprep as documented in KB5070568 to ensure unique identifiers.