A critical Windows 10 update is causing headaches for businesses, but Microsoft is on the case!
The KB5068781 Extended Security Update (ESU) is the first of its kind, released on Patch Tuesday in November 2025. However, some corporate Windows 10 users are experiencing installation failures, with error code 0x800f0922 popping up.
"It's like the update is a square peg trying to fit into a round hole," explains a BleepingComputer reader. "It seems to install, but then rolls back after a restart."
But here's where it gets controversial... Microsoft has acknowledged the issue, but it's only affecting devices with Windows subscription activation through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. So, is this a widespread problem, or a niche concern?
Microsoft is investigating, but there's no estimated time for a fix, and no workarounds provided yet.
And this is the part most people miss: some Windows admins are also reporting that not all licensed devices are showing the need for the KB5068781 ESU update.
So, what's the solution? BleepingComputer is hosting a webinar on December 2nd with Action1, focusing on modern patch management to help organizations navigate these issues.
In the meantime, security teams are adopting MCP (Model Context Protocol) to connect LLMs to tools and data, and Wiz.io has a free cheat sheet with 7 security best practices to get you started.
Stay tuned, and let's discuss: Have you encountered similar issues with Windows updates? What steps do you take to ensure smooth patching processes?
