“This Windows configuration update addresses an issue in Windows that can cause the scan for Windows updates to stop responding,” Microsoft said, adding that the issue impacts those Windows 11 users who have yet to install the May Windows non-security preview update, KB5058499, or later.

Microsoft is rolling out a configuration update designed to address a known issue causing Windows Update to fail on some Windows 11 systems.

While consumers can now get a year of extended security updates for Windows 10 for free, enterprises will still have to pay if they want to keep systems secure after Microsoft's October 2025 end-of-life deadline.