Microsoft Patches Phantom Windows 10 End-of-Support Warnings—It’s Not the End!
Microsoft has fixed a bug that incorrectly warned Windows 10 users about end-of-support, despite having active security coverage. The glitch affected systems enrolled in the Extended Security Updates program. Microsoft suggests installing the latest update to resolve this comedic mix-up before your computer starts sending you farewell cards.
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s End-of-Support bug was like a premature Halloween scare. It was a trick without the treat, leaving users in a state of panic! But fear not, as Microsoft swoops in with a patch to save the day and keep your systems from going ghostly quiet.
Key Points:
- Windows 10 users freaked out over end-of-support warnings despite having active security coverage.
- The bug was cosmetic, affecting only the message displayed in Windows Update Settings.
- Microsoft released an update (KB5068781) to fix the issue.
- Cloud configuration updates were deployed, but some systems might miss them due to connectivity issues.
- IT admins can use a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) group policy for a temporary fix.
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