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About this tag
The Windows update banner tag covers discussions about misleading or incorrect end-of-support banners that appear in Windows Settings after certain updates. A recent thread highlights a Microsoft-confirmed UI error where Windows 10 users, including those on Extended Security Updates (ESU) and LTSC/IoT editions, saw a false 'end of support' banner. Microsoft provided a server-side fix and administrative rollback options to clear the message. This tag is relevant for users troubleshooting unexpected support warnings and seeking confirmation about their update status.
  1. Windows Update End of Support Banner: Microsoft Fixes Cosmetic UI Error for ESU LTSC

    Microsoft has confirmed that a recent Windows Update rollout produced an alarming but ultimately incorrect “end of support” banner in Settings that led some Windows 10 users — including those enrolled in Extended Security Updates (ESU) and customers running LTSC/IoT SKUs — to believe their PCs...