Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. That’s the theme of Microsoft’s latest warnings for users sticking to Windows 10 and refusing the endless warnings to move to the newer, safer and more secure Windows 11, which still has an appeal problem.
It’s against that backdrop that Microsoft’s latest emergency out-of-band update has been released, fixing an issue where Windows 10 users enrolled for the extended security updates saw November’s critical fixes failing to install.
“After installing the October 14, 2025 Windows update (KB5066791), the message, “Your version of Windows has reached the end of support”, might incorrectly display in the Windows Update Settings page,” Microsoft said.
That has now been fixed with an urgent update. “Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 10 KB5072653 out-of-band update to resolve ongoing issues with installing the November extended security updates,” per Bleeping Computer.
“Once you install the preparation package (KB5072653), you will be able to deploy this November 11, 2025 security update (KB5068781),” Microsoft says (via Computerworld). If your PC fails to install the Windows 10 ESU, you need this emergency fix now. The security patches this month include critical fixes for Windows 10.
But while it is enabling business and home users to stick with Windows 10 for another year at least, longer for enterprises willing to pay more, the company doesn’t want you to do that. The upgrade nags are not going to stop.
“New Windows 11 Pro PCs shield your business against evolving threats,” Microsoft says, “with the latest security updates and hardware-backed protection enabled by default, for a reported 62% drop in security incidents.”
Microsoft also says Windows 11 is “secure by design, secure by default,” with “layers of protection built-in and enabled out of the box.” It also “defends against cyberthreats with the latest credential safeguards for better peace of mind,” and “protects valuable business and personal information from chip to cloud with powerful hardware-backed security by default, enhanced privacy settings, and granular IT controls.”
But users aren’t listening. Windows 10 market share is holding firm above 40% and has barely nudged since the Windows 10 end-of-life on October 14. And so the problem is more of those users will be installing the new emergency update than buying a new opting for a Windows 11 upgrade. Microsoft needs that to change.
