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Brunswick
Copper Contributor
Sep 21, 2025

Cannot enrol in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU)

Hello,

I cannot enrol in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU).

I have Windows 10 version 22H2 installed, including KB5063709. OneDrive is installed.

I have tried several times via: 

Open Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update. I can get to the screen that says "Enrol in Extended Security Updates to stay protected", but after I press 'next', I get a blank window with a wheel of death. After about a minute the window dies.

Via a chat with one of the Microsoft support channels the problem may be relates to Windows Backup not working. I have tried several community articles to make this work, but cannot get it to work. I've also been told I need to go to Settings > Accounts > Windows Backup Make to make sure “Remember my apps” and “Remember my preferences” are turned on. but since I can't start Windows Backup, I cannot do this.

Obviously with the deadline for registering for extended security deadlines approaching fast I am rather concerned...

Please help.

3 Replies

  • Wiggers's avatar
    Wiggers
    Copper Contributor

    Have you resolved this issue yet. If not when you are in Settings/accounts are your sign in options visible. If not then the ESU update will not reveal. Sign in options problems can be found/resolved via services.msc.

    Windows key+r and then type in services.msc and find sign in options and if disabled, right click to reveal properties, set to automatic, click on apply,click on start. Ensure this is now running.

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    • beachik's avatar
      beachik
      Copper Contributor

      1. The Service is "Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant" and is normally set to Manual.

      2. Enable and set it to Automatic. 

      3. Retry Enrollment and it will run, takes a minute.

      4. On Windows Update screen, it will show "Your PC is enrolled to get Extented Security Updates"

      Thank you for solving a simple problem that was driving me crazy for 2 days. Exact same problem as OP.  Wheel of Death on Enrollment screen.

       

  • asperity's avatar
    asperity
    Iron Contributor

    Before troubleshooting, ensure you meet these requirements:

    Windows 10 Version: Only 20H2, 21H2, and 22H2 are eligible

    Edition: Pro, Enterprise, or Education

    License: Valid volume license agreement or subscription (like M365 E3/E5)

    Payment: ESU licenses purchased and paid for

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