Update the fixes for LTSC 2021 EOL message
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- The **fix** below is applicable to Windows 10 **LTSC 2021 only**.
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- The **fix** below is applicable to Windows 10 **LTSC 2021 only**.
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- This visual bug is still [**not fixed for Commercial ESU-activated editions**](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq).
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- This visual bug is [**still not fixed** for Commercial ESU-activated editions](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq) (Home, Pro etc).
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This is a **visual bug** that started appearing on October 15, 2025.
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This is a **visual bug** that started appearing on October 15, 2025.
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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.
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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.
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> **Note:**
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> **Note:**
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Alternatively, open Command Prompt as Administrator and enter the following commands:
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> Alternatively, open **PowerShell as Administrator** and enter the following commands:
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> ```
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> ```
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> reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" /v DisableOneSettingsDownloads /f
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> reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" /v DisableOneSettingsDownloads /f
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> reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet" /v EnableActiveProbing /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
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> reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet" /v EnableActiveProbing /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
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> :: 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
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> # 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
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> netsh advfirewall reset
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> netsh advfirewall reset
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> # Remove Microsoft URL blocks from the hosts file
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> $filePath = "$env:SystemRoot\System32\drivers\etc\hosts"
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> Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace '.*settings-win.data.microsoft.com.*', ''}) -force
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> Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace '.*msftconnecttest.*', ''}) -force
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> Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace '.*msftncsi.*', ''}) -force
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> ipconfig /flushdns
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> cmd /c UsoClient.exe StartBypassScan
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> 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:
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> ping settings-win.data.microsoft.com
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> ```
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> If you are using Pi-hole, a hosts file, or any other firewall to block telemetry, make sure the following URL is **not** blocked:
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> `settings-win.data.microsoft.com`
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> **Restart** the system, and run "Check for updates" again. The end-of-support message should no longer appear.
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> **Restart** the system, then enter the following command:
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> cmd /c UsoClient.exe StartBypassScan
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> ```
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The end-of-support message should no longer appear.
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Still seeing the EOS message? [Connect with us](troubleshoot.md) for help.
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Still seeing the EOS message? [Connect with us](troubleshoot.md) for help.
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