Microsoft: Windows 10 KB5072653 OOB update fixes ESU install errors

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.

Microsoft says that once the KB5072653 update is installed and Windows has been restarted, users should rerun Windows Update to install the November extended security update successfully.

However, some corporate Windows admins have reported [1, 2] that WSUS and SCCM are not correctly indicating that a Windows 10 device needs the extended security update, even when it is correctly enrolled in the program.

Microsoft says it will release a new Scan Cab with updated metadata for this update to properly perform compliance update checks.

credits: Microsoft