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- #### How to receive security updates for Windows 10 after October 2025? - #### How to receive security updates for Windows 10 after October 2025?
You can use [TSforge option in MAS](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu) to activate 3 Years ESU (Oct 2025 to Oct 2028). [More info](windows10_eol.md). You can use [TSforge option in MAS](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu) to activate 3 Years ESU (Oct 2025 to Oct 2028). [More info](windows10_eol.md).
- #### I have more questions. - #### I activated ESU with the TSforge, but the Windows Update page in Settings still saying "Your device is no longer receiving security updates." Why?
- #### How can I check if TSforge ESU is activated?
Check the [TSforge Doc](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq) for details. Check the [TSforge Doc](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq) for details.
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#### Why is the Windows Update page in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 showing "Your device is no longer receiving security updates."?
![image](./assets/Your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates.png)
Its just a visual bug. Hopefully, Microsoft will fix it in upcoming updates.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 will continue to receive updates until [January 13, 2032](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021).
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#### Is MAS safe? #### Is MAS safe?
- #### How can I know if there is any malware? - #### How can I know if there is any malware?
MAS is fully [open-source](intro.md#mas-latest-release), with over 150K stars on [GitHub](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts) and millions of users worldwide. You can open the batch files in Notepad to review the code yourself, or ask ChatGPT for help if you dont understand something in the scripts. MAS is fully [open-source](intro.md#mas-latest-release), with over 150K stars on [GitHub](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts) and millions of users worldwide. You can open the batch files in Notepad to review the code yourself, or ask ChatGPT for help if you dont understand something in the scripts.

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# Troubleshoot # Troubleshoot
:::danger[Tip] ## Activation / Change Edition Issues
## Read and follow the blue lines in the script. - Ensure you are using the [latest MAS version](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu) for activation.
- If the MAS script displays any **blue-colored lines**, follow the instructions shown there.
- If the issue persists even after following the blue-line instructions, reach out to us with an error screenshot using one of the links below.
:::tip
**Read and follow the blue lines in the script.**
--- ---
### 阅读并遵循脚本中的蓝色行指示。 **阅读并遵循脚本中的蓝色行指示。**
**Читайте и следуйте синим линиям в сценарии.**
### Читайте и следуйте синим линиям в сценарии. **Leia e siga as linhas azuis no script.**
### Leia e siga as linhas azuis no script.
::: :::
If the issue remains even after following the blue lines in the script output, ---
Reach out to us with an error screenshot on any of the below links;
## Support Links
:::info[Support Links]
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/j2yFsV5ZVC) ❤️ (signup not required) - [Discord](https://discord.gg/j2yFsV5ZVC) ❤️ (signup not required)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/issues) - [GitHub](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/issues)
- Email: `mas.help@outlook.com` - Email: `mas.help@outlook.com`
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import DiscordBadge from '@site/src/components/DiscordBadge'; import DiscordBadge from '@site/src/components/DiscordBadge';
<DiscordBadge /> <DiscordBadge />
:::
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## Incorrect Status on the Windows Update Page for ESU and Windows 10 LTSC 2021
![image](./assets/Your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates.png)
- [Why is the Windows Update page in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 showing "Your device is no longer receiving security updates."?](faq.md#why-is-the-windows-update-page-in-windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021-showing-your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates)
- [I activated ESU with the TSforge, but the Windows Update page in Settings still saying "Your device is no longer receiving security updates." Why?](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq)
- [How can I check if TSforge ESU is activated?](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq)
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#### Windows 10 ESU FAQ #### Windows 10 ESU FAQ
#### I activated ESU with the TSforge option, but the Windows Update page in Settings still asks me to enroll. Why? #### 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. 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. 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 does not display the status of Commercial Key-based ESU activations and may still prompt you to enroll in Consumer ESU. This behavior is normal and can safely be ignored. 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)
**Its just a visual bug**, and it even appears on Windows 10 LTSC 2021. **Your ESU is activated correctly**. Hopefully, Microsoft will fix it in the upcoming updates.
#### How can I check if TSforge ESU is activated? #### 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 an elevated Command Prompt: 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:
`cscript C:\Windows\System32\slmgr.vbs /dlv` `cscript C:\Windows\System32\slmgr.vbs /dlv`
Alternatively, you can confirm the key-based ESU status with the following command:
`ClipESU.exe`
#### 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"? #### 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. 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.

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#### Commercial ESU Program (3 Years) ❤️ #### Commercial ESU Program (3 Years) ❤️
- You can use [TSforge option in MAS](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu) to activate [3 Years ESU](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates) (Oct 2025 to Oct 2028). - You can use [TSforge option in MAS](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu) to activate [3 Years ESU](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates) (Oct 2025 to Oct 2028).
- If you have any questions, please check the FAQ [here](tsforge.md#windows-esu).
#### Consumer ESU Program (1 Year) #### Consumer ESU Program (1 Year)
@@ -68,11 +69,13 @@ The IoT edition is available in English language only, but don't worry.
`reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterpriseS /f` `reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterpriseS /f`
- Now quickly go into that DVD drive and run setup.exe, and continue until you reach the final confirmation screen. (Don't delay at this step, otherwise it won't show an option to keep files and apps) - Now quickly go into that DVD drive and run setup.exe, and continue until you reach the final confirmation screen. (Don't delay at this step, otherwise it won't show an option to keep files and apps)
- Make sure it says "**Keep personal files and apps**" on the final screen. Then you can continue the process and wait until it is done. - Make sure it says "**Keep personal files and apps**" on the final screen. Then you can continue the process and wait until it is done.
- You also need to activate this edition. Follow the [guide here](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu) for activation. - You also need to activate this edition. Follow the [**guide here**](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu) for activation.
- That's all. - That's all.
:::note :::note
These are generic keys, intended for use during edition changes or when running `setup.exe`. For activation, follow the [**guide here**](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu).
If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldnt ask you to enter a key. However, if a key is needed, use the keys below: If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldnt ask you to enter a key. However, if a key is needed, use the keys below:
- `M7XTQ-FN8P6-TTKYV-9D4CC-J462D` **Enterprise LTSC 2021 key** - `M7XTQ-FN8P6-TTKYV-9D4CC-J462D` **Enterprise LTSC 2021 key**
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<summary>Click here for info</summary> <summary>Click here for info</summary>
- LTSC editions do not have Store apps installed by default. However, if you upgrade from GAC to LTSC, all your Store apps will be retained. In contrast, if you perform a clean installation of Windows LTSC, Store apps will not be installed. For instructions on how to install them manually, please refer to this [page](windows_ltsc_links.md#microsoft-store-app-installation-on-ltsc). - LTSC editions do not have Store apps installed by default. However, if you upgrade from GAC to LTSC, all your Store apps will be retained. In contrast, if you perform a clean installation of Windows LTSC, Store apps will not be installed. For instructions on how to install them manually, please refer to this [page](windows_ltsc_links.md#microsoft-store-app-installation-on-ltsc).
- IoT editions are [binary identical](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Overview) to Enterprise editions. The difference is in licensing. You can use it just fine on a general-purpose device. - IoT Enterprise LTSC edition is [binary identical](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Overview) to Enterprise LTSC edition. The difference is in licensing. You can use it just fine on a general-purpose device.
- To learn about the advantages and disadvantages of LTSC, click [here](windows_ltsc_links.md#what-is-ltsc-and-is-it-the-right-choice-for-you) - To learn about the advantages and disadvantages of LTSC, click [here](windows_ltsc_links.md#what-is-ltsc-and-is-it-the-right-choice-for-you)
</details> </details>
[Why is the Windows Update page in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 showing "Your device is no longer receiving security updates."?](faq.md#why-is-the-windows-update-page-in-windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021-showing-your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates)
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## Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Editions ## Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Editions
@@ -156,11 +161,13 @@ The IoT edition is available in English language only, but don't worry.
`reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterpriseS /f` `reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v EditionID /d IoTEnterpriseS /f`
- Now quickly go into that DVD drive and run setup.exe, and continue until you reach the final confirmation screen. (Don't delay at this step, otherwise it won't show an option to keep files and apps) - Now quickly go into that DVD drive and run setup.exe, and continue until you reach the final confirmation screen. (Don't delay at this step, otherwise it won't show an option to keep files and apps)
- Make sure it says "**Keep personal files and apps**" on the final screen. Then you can continue the process and wait until it is done. - Make sure it says "**Keep personal files and apps**" on the final screen. Then you can continue the process and wait until it is done.
- You also need to activate this edition. Follow the [guide here](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu) for activation. - You also need to activate this edition. Follow the [**guide here**](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu) for activation.
- That's all. - That's all.
:::note :::note
These are generic keys, intended for use during edition changes or when running `setup.exe`. For activation, follow the [**guide here**](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu).
If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldnt ask you to enter a key. However, if a key is needed, use the keys below: If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldnt ask you to enter a key. However, if a key is needed, use the keys below:
- `XQQYW-NFFMW-XJPBH-K8732-CKFFD` **Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (GAC) key** - `XQQYW-NFFMW-XJPBH-K8732-CKFFD` **Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (GAC) key**
@@ -182,7 +189,7 @@ If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldn
- This is why IoT (25H2/2024) editions are mentioned so that you can get official support on future feature upgrades. - This is why IoT (25H2/2024) editions are mentioned so that you can get official support on future feature upgrades.
- LTSC editions do not have Store apps installed by default. However, if you upgrade from GAC to LTSC, all your Store apps will be retained. In contrast, if you perform a clean installation of Windows LTSC, Store apps will not be installed. For instructions on how to install them manually, please refer to this [page](windows_ltsc_links.md#microsoft-store-app-installation-on-ltsc). - LTSC editions do not have Store apps installed by default. However, if you upgrade from GAC to LTSC, all your Store apps will be retained. In contrast, if you perform a clean installation of Windows LTSC, Store apps will not be installed. For instructions on how to install them manually, please refer to this [page](windows_ltsc_links.md#microsoft-store-app-installation-on-ltsc).
- Windows 11 25H2 / 2024 requires CPUs that support SSE4.2 and POPCNT instructions. - Windows 11 25H2 / 2024 requires CPUs that support SSE4.2 and POPCNT instructions.
- IoT editions are [binary identical](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Overview) to Enterprise editions. The difference is in licensing. You can use it just fine on a general-purpose device. - IoT Enterprise LTSC edition is [binary identical](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/iot-enterprise/Overview) to Enterprise LTSC edition. The difference is in licensing. You can use it just fine on a general-purpose device.
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- [**FAQ**](genuine-installation-media.md#faq) - [**FAQ**](genuine-installation-media.md#faq)
- [How to ensure that these files are genuine?](genuine-installation-media.md#verify-authenticity-of-files) - [How to ensure that these files are genuine?](genuine-installation-media.md#verify-authenticity-of-files)
- Microsoft provides Evaluation ISO public [links](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter) for Windows LTSC releases, but as the name states, those ISOs are for evaluation purposes and can not be activated for more than 90 days. Below listed ISOs are full version that can be activated. - Microsoft provides Evaluation ISO public [links](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter) for Windows LTSC releases, but as the name states, those ISOs are for evaluation purposes and can not be activated for more than 90 days. Below listed ISOs are full version that can be activated.
- [Why is the Windows Update page in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 showing "Your device is no longer receiving security updates."?](faq.md#why-is-the-windows-update-page-in-windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021-showing-your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates)
- Microsoft does not provide monthly updated ISOs for LTSC editions. However, you can [manually update Windows ISO file](https://gravesoft.dev/update-windows-iso) if needed. - Microsoft does not provide monthly updated ISOs for LTSC editions. However, you can [manually update Windows ISO file](https://gravesoft.dev/update-windows-iso) if needed.
#### What is LTSC, and is it the right choice for you? #### What is LTSC, and is it the right choice for you?