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Windows 10 KB5072653 ESU install error fix

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Microsoft released KB5072653 for Windows 10 ESU to fix 0x800f0922 installation failures, restoring access to the November 2025 extended security update. The out-of-band preparation package targets consumer and business devices that were not being offered the update or were failing during install. Once installed, it enables deployment of KB5068781.

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Timeline

  1. 18.11.2025 02:22 2 articles · 8mo ago

    Microsoft releases KB5072653 out-of-band

    Mitigation Patch Update

    Microsoft released KB5072653, the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package, to fix 0x800f0922 (CBS_E_INSTALLERS_FAILED) errors that were blocking installation of the November 2025 ESU. Eligible Windows 10 22H2 devices with KB5066791 already installed can get the package through Windows Update, then rerun Windows Update after a restart to install KB5068781.

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  2. 18.11.2025 02:22 1 articles · 8mo ago

    WSUS and SCCM metadata issue and Scan Cab guidance

    Technical Analysis Update

    Microsoft said affected organizations can install KB5072653 to resolve the ESU enrollment and 0x800f0922 installation problem, while corporate Windows admins reported that WSUS and SCCM were not correctly flagging enrolled Windows 10 devices as needing the extended security update. Microsoft also said a new Scan Cab with updated metadata will be released for compliance update checks.

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