Microsoft is addressing a known issue where the first extended security update (ESU) for Windows 10, KB5068781, fails to install on some corporate-managed systems. The update, released on November 11, 2025, encounters error code 0x800f0922 during installation, causing it to roll back after a system restart. This problem specifically affects devices activated through the Windows subscription service in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
The company has acknowledged the bug but has not yet provided a timeline for a resolution or a viable workaround. System administrators have reported the issue across their managed environments, confirming that the failure occurs even on properly licensed devices. Compounding the problem, some eligible Windows 10 machines are not even being offered the necessary ESU update through Windows Update.
This situation creates a security gap for businesses relying on the ESU program to protect their aging Windows 10 installations. The incident highlights the challenges of enterprise patch management, a topic that will be further explored in an upcoming industry webinar. For now, affected organizations must wait for Microsoft to develop and release a fix for this deployment failure.
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