Overview
- A recent Windows 10 update caused some ESU-enrolled and LTSC 2021 systems to show false "end of support" notices in Settings, which Microsoft characterizes as a cosmetic bug.
- Microsoft has deployed a server-side correction that should clear the warning after devices reconnect or restart, and it published a Known Issue Rollback Group Policy for admins who need an immediate remedy.
- A permanent fix is planned in a future Windows update, and eligible devices will continue to receive security patches despite the erroneous message.
- Windows Update now offers a direct upgrade path from Windows 10 to Windows 11 version 25H2, and users report full-screen prompts urging upgrades that often do not highlight the ESU option.
- Consumers can keep Windows 10 secure through October 13, 2026 by enrolling in ESU on version 22H2, with options including $30 per account, 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, Windows Backup-based enrollment, and a free route in the EEA; LTSC 2021 editions remain on their own lifecycles into 2027 and beyond.