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Update FAQ
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@@ -44,6 +44,13 @@ Check the [troubleshooting guide](troubleshoot.md) for help.
![image](./assets/Your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates.png)
+:::info
+
+- The **fix** below is applicable to Windows 10 **LTSC 2021 only**.
+- This visual bug is still [**not fixed for Commercial ESU-activated editions**](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq).
+
+:::
+
This is a **visual bug** that started appearing on October 15, 2025.
Microsoft released a **fix** the next day for the 64-bit Windows version (32-bit LTSC is still showing the EOS message); simply select "Check for updates" in Windows Update, and the end-of-support message will disappear.
@@ -59,6 +66,7 @@ Microsoft released a **fix** the next day for the 64-bit Windows version (32-bit
> :: If telemetry or system files are blocked through the firewall, you need to remove those rules or reset the firewall rules with the command below
>
> netsh advfirewall reset
+>
> ```
> If you are using Pi-hole, a hosts file, or any other firewall to block telemetry, make sure the following URL is **not** blocked:
> `settings-win.data.microsoft.com`
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@@ -259,16 +259,17 @@ This activation method does not work if a phone license is not available or if l
#### I activated ESU with the TSforge, but the Windows Update page in Settings still saying "Your device is no longer receiving security updates." Why?
-Microsoft provides Extended Security Updates (ESU) through several channels, such as CommercialAzureESU, CommercialW365ESU, **CommercialKeybasedESU**, and **ConsumerESU**.
+![image](./assets/Your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates.png)
+Microsoft provides Extended Security Updates (ESU) through several channels, such as CommercialAzureESU, CommercialW365ESU, **CommercialKeybasedESU**, and **ConsumerESU**.
TSforge activates the [Commercial Key-based ESU](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/enable-extended-security-updates#get-the-product-keys-for-activating-extended-security-update-esu-licenses), which is intended for use by administrators in business environments.
-The Windows Update page in Settings is currently showing the incorrect status below to **all CommercialKeybasedESU users**.
-
-![image](./assets/Your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates.png)
+The Windows Update page in Settings currently checks only whether a user is enrolled in Consumer ESU and fails to account for **all Commercial ESU** users (Azure, W365, and key-based).
**It’s just a visual bug**. Your ESU is activated correctly. Hopefully, Microsoft will fix it in the upcoming updates.
+---
+
#### How can I check if TSforge ESU is activated?
According to the official [Microsoft documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/enable-extended-security-updates#install-and-activate-the-esu-key), you can verify the status of a Commercial Key-based ESU activation by running the following command in Command Prompt:
@@ -281,6 +282,8 @@ For a shorter output, use
You can also run "Check Activation Status" option in MAS script.
+---
+
#### What does it mean when the script says, "Windows Update can receive 1-3 years of ESU. 4-6 years ESU is not officially supported, but it might be useful"?
Microsoft officially announced that Extended Security Updates (ESU) would be available for only 3 years. However, ESU licenses actually exist for up to 6 years.