By Lawrence Abrams
Publication Date: 2025-11-18 00:22:00
Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 10 KB5072653 out-of-band update to resolve ongoing issues with installing the November extended security updates.
Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025, and Microsoft no longer introduces new features or releases free security updates.
For individuals and business customers who wish to continue using Windows 10, Microsoft offers extended security updates (ESU).
Consumers can receive extended security updates for one additional year by either paying $30, backing up their Windows settings to their Microsoft account, or redeeming 1,000 Microsoft reward points.
Enterprise customers can purchase an ESU license for 3 years, bringing the total cost per device to $427.
As part of the November Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released the first Windows 10 extended security update. However, some consumer and business customers found that the update was not correctly offered to devices, or they failed…
