Windows 10 ESU Now Runs to October 2027: What Changes
Microsoft’s ESU pages now give 12 October 2027 as the end of Windows 10’s consumer program. Enrolled PCs continue automatically, and enrollment stays open until then.
Windows Hello Face Stopped Working? Reinstall the Feature
Windows Hello face sign-in stopped working while your webcam still works in Zoom? Reinstalling the Windows Hello Face optional feature fixed it for one owner.
Edge Read Aloud Stuck Loading? Pick a Local Voice
Read aloud in Microsoft Edge stuck on loading with no voice? The asker got it reading again by switching to a local voice such as Microsoft David or Zira.
PC Freezes Minutes After Startup? The Secure Boot Update
PC freezes a few minutes after every start since the May 2026 updates? Owners traced it to the Secure Boot certificate task and fixed it with a BIOS update or by disabling it.
Can’t Enroll in Windows 10 ESU? Toggle Find My Device
Windows 10 says it can’t enroll you in Extended Security Updates? Owners got in by switching Find my device, removing an old work or school account, or fixing a firewall.
Microsoft Store Keeps Crashing? Reinstall Gaming Services
Microsoft Store opens, then closes after about 20 seconds? One owner on Windows 11 26H2 traced it in Event Viewer and fixed it by reinstalling the Xbox app and Gaming Services.
Solitaire Says 0x8004A97E? Fix the Xbox Live Sign-In
Microsoft Solitaire or another PC game cannot sign in to Xbox Live with 0x8004A97E? Owners fixed it by clearing saved Xbox sign-ins or installing the September update.
Microsoft Publisher Retired? What Happens to Your Files
Microsoft 365 lost Publisher after 1 October 2026, and one-time copies lose support on 13 October. Save every .pub file as a PDF while Publisher still opens.
Crossed-Out Speaker Icon on Your Screen? Unplug the Monitor
A crossed-out speaker icon stuck on your screen after a Windows update? It is likely the monitor’s own mute symbol. Unplugging the monitor cleared it for the owner.
Phone Screen Dims During Videos in Chrome? Update Chrome
Your Android screen dims or turns off during videos in Chrome? A Chrome 154 bug. Google fixed it in 154.0.8037.92, released 29 September; update from Google Play.