From a0a95cc2591d3c96fe070de24131051d22353681 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: WindowsAddict Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:48:32 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Update FAQ --- docs/faq.md | 8 ++++++++ docs/tsforge.md | 15 +++++++++------ 2 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index 5ad87fb..6cfd953 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -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` diff --git a/docs/tsforge.md b/docs/tsforge.md index 00419bc..b906824 100644 --- a/docs/tsforge.md +++ b/docs/tsforge.md @@ -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**. - -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) +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 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.