**Windows 10 KB5071959 Out-of-Band Update Fixes ESU Enrollment Issues**
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, Windows 10 KB5071959, to address persistent issues preventing users from enrolling in Extended Security Updates (ESU).
In a recent statement to Windows Latest, Microsoft acknowledged an enrollment problem caused by two separate errors, including the generic message: “Something went wrong.” These errors have blocked many users from successfully signing up for ESU. Thankfully, all ESU-related issues are now resolved with the rollout of KB5071959.
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### What Does KB5071959 Do?
KB5071959 is specifically designed to appear only on PCs that are currently unable to enroll in Extended Security Updates. If your device cannot sign up for ESU, you will receive this update to correct the problem.
Previously, when the “Enroll now” button appeared, users still couldn’t complete the enrollment. Instead, the screen would display the message: “Enrollment for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates is temporarily unavailable in your region.” Another common error was the vague, “Something went wrong” message when attempting to sign up for free ESUs in the U.S. and other regions.
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### Background on the Issue
These enrollment problems have been known and persisting for about a month. Microsoft confirmed that the enrollment wizard might fail on eligible devices during the ESU sign-up process. The release of KB5071959 on November 11 aims to finally fix these glitches and enable smooth enrollment.
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### What You Need to Do
If you have been unable to sign up for Windows 10 ESU due to errors like “Something went wrong,” you should immediately check for updates and install KB5071959. This out-of-band update is rolling out to all PCs that are still not enrolled in ESU.
It’s important to note that without completing ESU enrollment, you will not receive the November 2025 Patch Tuesday update (KB5068781) or other future updates for Windows 10. Microsoft has made KB5071959 a prerequisite to resolving enrollment issues before these updates can appear.
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### When Is KB5071959 Not Necessary?
If you have already signed up for ESU or if your device shows the Windows 10 November 2025 Patch Tuesday update (KB5068781), you do not need to install this out-of-band update. In such cases, enrollment issues have been resolved or were never present.
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**Summary:**
– Windows 10 KB5071959 fixes enrollment errors for Extended Security Updates.
– The update targets PCs unable to sign up for ESU and resolves errors like “Something went wrong.”
– Installing KB5071959 is required to receive November 2025 Patch Tuesday updates and beyond.
– If you’ve already enrolled in ESU or are receiving regular updates, you don’t need this patch.
Make sure to install KB5071959 as soon as possible if you plan to continue receiving security updates for Windows 10 through ESU.
https://www.windowslatest.com/2025/11/12/windows-10-kb5071959-released-to-fix-microsofts-bug-that-accidentally-blocked-esu-extended-security-updates/
