Microsoft has officially recognized that the inaugural Extended Security Update (ESU), KB5068781, for Windows 10 is plagued by installation problems. Specifically, a number of users have reported encountering the 0x800f0922 error during the update process. Initially, this update was designed to address 63 security vulnerabilities and rectify a false positive issue. Yet, despite these intentions, several enterprise IT administrators and end-users have noted that the update fails to install properly. The system typically indicates that the update application has been unsuccessful and then automatically reverts the changes after a system restart. This issue is particularly perplexing as it occurs even on devices that possess valid ESU licenses.

Microsoft has verified that the crux of the problem lies with Windows 10 devices that have been activated through 'Windows subscription activation' via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. The company's relevant technical team has already stepped in to conduct a thorough investigation. However, as of now, Microsoft has not provided a specific timeline for when a fix will be rolled out or offered any temporary solutions to mitigate the issue. Furthermore, some system administrators have highlighted that certain eligible devices do not even show this particular patch in their list of available updates, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.