- Windows 10 PCs get an installed update
- Arrival under the radar of KB5001716 may confuse certain people
- This correction is deployed on Windows versions which are about to miss assistance, and it pushes you to take a step to keep your PC secure
Windows 10 PCs get a furtively update, and some people can be confused with what it is.
The good news is that it is nothing to fear as such – although the update is a bit of a quirk, and it announces the end of Windows 10 (I will come back to why momentarily).
Neowin noticed the arrival of the patch labeled KB5001716 and observed that it is an upgrade that Microsoft deploys before “the installation of the force” a new functionality update.
It is a somewhat dramatic phrasing for KB5001716 to be pushed to Windows versions which are about to miss support – therefore, users will actually have to upgrade, or they will be left without security updates (and potentially open to vulnerabilities that could be exploited accordingly).
So, technically, the commentary on a forced installation is true, but only because upgrading is a necessary decision to ensure the safety of the host PC.
Here is what Microsoft tells us about this fix: “Once this update has been installed, Windows can periodically display a notification informing you of the problems that could prevent Windows update from keeping your device and protected against current threats. For example, you can see a notification informing you that your device is currently running a version of Windows which has reached the end of its life cycle.”
In this case, the update is being installed quietly on the PCs performing the latest version of Windows 10, which is 10:2 p.m., as well as 9:2 p.m. – the latter is already out of support, be careful. (Just like Windows 11 21:2m, which Microsoft also lists as receipt of this corrective currently, rather strange).
Analysis: the start of the end
What it really represents is that Microsoft is preparing the field for the end of Windows 10, which occurs in October this year. This patch is now installed on all Windows 10 PCs, as indicated, these machines will receive periodic notifications warning that the operating system is about to miss assistance (and security updates).
Microsoft keeps something tight on these boost (which will undoubtedly mention the upgrade to Windows 11). The company notes that they “respect the full screen, game, time, calm and focus” modes “, which means that they will not be too intrusive. And I hope they will not be Also regular either.
So if you were worried about the appearance of this update, there is no need to worry. This is not a big problem, although this is said, it is in some ways, in terms of fuse actually lit on behalf of final counts with Windows 10.
There are only three months left before the end of the life of the old bone now, and there is therefore an emergency to act. If you cannot go to Windows 11 due to the duration of system requirements, you must think of alternatives (or get an additional year of support).
I think it would really help if Microsoft was clearer about what this update is. In fact, KB5001716 is deployed on PCs each time a support deadline for a version of Windows is imminent. Indeed, in the past, we have seen reports of this fix not being installed because it is already present on the system.
Strictly speaking, this should not happen – due to the fact that the patch was only pushing back to window versions at the death door, as indicated – but if it does in one way or another, the solution is simple. Uninstall the existing copy of KB5001716 in Windows Update, and the new one should then successfully correct. Otherwise, he will continue to fail several times, which will undoubtedly become tedious quite quickly.
Overall, this is a somewhat strange approach to Microsoft to manage the dying Windows versions. It is not surprising that KB5001716 can cause some confusion, in terms of stealth and repeated (over the years), the installation of this “ update of the update of Windows ” because the company the invoice.
