diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index 6cfd953..eb55a42 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -47,32 +47,44 @@ Check the [troubleshooting guide](troubleshoot.md) for help. :::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 visual bug is [**still not fixed** for Commercial ESU-activated editions](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq) (Home, Pro etc). ::: 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. +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. > **Note:** > Some privacy tools may block connections to Microsoft services, which can prevent important features or updates from working properly. If you’ve used such tools, you need to **undo** those changes using that same tool. > -> Alternatively, open Command Prompt as Administrator and enter the following commands: +> Alternatively, open **PowerShell as Administrator** and enter the following commands: > ``` > reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" /v DisableOneSettingsDownloads /f -> > reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet" /v EnableActiveProbing /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f -> -> :: 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 -> +> +> # 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 -> +> +> # Remove Microsoft URL blocks from the hosts file +> $filePath = "$env:SystemRoot\System32\drivers\etc\hosts" +> Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace '.*settings-win.data.microsoft.com.*', ''}) -force +> Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace '.*msftconnecttest.*', ''}) -force +> Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace '.*msftncsi.*', ''}) -force +> +> ipconfig /flushdns +> cmd /c UsoClient.exe StartBypassScan +> ``` +> +> If you are using Pi-hole, or any other firewall/DNS to block telemetry, make sure the `settings-win.data.microsoft.com` URL is **not** blocked. You can use the following ping command to ensure it's not blocked: +> ``` +> ping settings-win.data.microsoft.com > ``` -> 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` > -> **Restart** the system, and run "Check for updates" again. The end-of-support message should no longer appear. - +> **Restart** the system, then enter the following command: +> ``` +> cmd /c UsoClient.exe StartBypassScan +> ``` +The end-of-support message should no longer appear. Still seeing the EOS message? [Connect with us](troubleshoot.md) for help. ---