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nowekonto301
Copper Contributor
Jan 24, 2026

windows 10 your device is missing important security and quality fixes

After i installed fresh windows 10 on my older laptop  i downloaded every single update available then i enrolled into ESU and after downloading everything this message in windows updates still remains "your device is missing important security and quality fixes" I don't know what is the problem here

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  • Leroy95's avatar
    Leroy95
    Brass Contributor
    Feb 26, 2026

    Your issue is most likely caused by either incomplete update installation, corrupted update components, or activation problems with ESU. Resetting Windows Update components, verifying ESU status, and manually installing critical updates should help resolve the message.

  • Quincos's avatar
    Quincos
    Iron Contributor
    Jan 30, 2026

    Make sure your ESU license is valid and correctly activated—sometimes, license issues can cause Windows Update to misreport missing updates.

  • TannerOakridge's avatar
    TannerOakridge
    Iron Contributor
    Jan 28, 2026

    The message "your device is missing important security and quality fixes" after installing all updates and enrolling in the ESU (Extended Security Updates) program can be caused by several factors.