The Update BureauWindows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 · Release Health
Known issues in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016
Problems Microsoft has confirmed for this version, from its official release health notes. 1 still open or mitigated.
Active known issues
Open & Mitigated-
After installing this security update, you might face issues with booting Linux if you have enabled the dual-boot setup for Windows and Linux in your device
A Windows-and-Linux dual-boot device might fail to start Linux and show a Secure Boot policy violation. The September 2024 update and later updates do not contain the settings that caused the issue; later updates include additional improvements.
How to apply the workaround WorkaroundInstall the September 2024 Windows security update or a later update. Dual-boot devices need no additional steps after installing one of those updates.
Recently resolved
Fixed in latest updates-
USB audio devices might fail to start or produce no sound
Some USB Audio Class 1.0 devices might fail to start or produce sound. KB5129239 resolves the 8-channel and 3D-audio symptoms, but other symptoms are still being addressed.
How to apply the workaround WorkaroundIT administrators can contact Microsoft Support for Business for an immediate workaround for symptoms not addressed by KB5129239.
-
USB Audio Class 1.0 devices with error Code 10 or no output
Some USB Audio Class 1.0 devices might show Code 10, produce no sound, or have unresponsive volume controls or sound settings. KB5131085 resolves the remaining symptoms; KB5129238 resolved the 8-channel and 3D audio symptoms earlier.
How to apply the workaround WorkaroundFor 8-channel or 3D audio problems, some customers reported restoring sound by switching to 2-channel mode.
-
File History might stop working after installing September 2026 Windows update
Some people using File History might be unable to create or update backups. A connected backup drive might still appear to need reconnecting, and old files might show no previous version.
Resolution Fixed in KB5126651Install KB5126651 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
Remote Desktop Services might stop responding after September 2026 security update
Some organizations might see Remote Desktop connections fail, sign-in problems, or servers hang. KB5129239 resolves this issue.
Resolution Fixed in KB5129239Install KB5129239 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
OneDrive shortcut in file explorer might not work in administrator mode
The OneDrive shortcut might not work in File Explorer when it runs as administrator. KB5099538 resolves this issue.
Resolution Fixed in KB5099535Install KB5099535 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
Deleting from recycle bin displays an internal file name
The confirmation dialog might show an internal file name when you permanently delete one item from the Recycle Bin. KB5099538 resolves this issue.
Resolution Fixed in KB5099535Install KB5099535 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
Microsoft Office applications might fail to open from certain third-party apps
Some third-party apps might fail to open Microsoft Office apps or documents. KB5099538 resolves this issue.
Resolution Fixed in KB5099535Install KB5099535 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
Message Queuing (MSMQ)
In enterprise or managed environments, MSMQ queues could become inactive, IIS sites could fail with resource errors, and applications could be unable to write to queues. The issue was resolved by KB5074976 and later out-of-band updates.
Resolution Fixed in KB5074976Install KB5074976 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
Unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompt when doing MSI repair operations
Standard users might see unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts during some MSI repair and related operations. KB5065429 resolves this unexpected-prompt issue; it does not mean that all MSI repair prompts are removed, because the security change requires administrator credentials for these operations.
Resolution Fixed in KB5065429Install KB5065429 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
Microsoft Changjie Input Method Editor
The Microsoft Changjie IME for Traditional Chinese might fail to form or select words, ignore the spacebar, show incorrect output, or display its conversion candidate window incorrectly. This issue is resolved by updates released on and after August 12, 2025, including KB5063877.
Resolution Fixed in KB5063871Install KB5063871 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
DHCP Server service
The DHCP Server service might intermittently stop responding after KB5060531, affecting IP renewal for clients. KB5062557, released on and after July 8, 2025, resolves the issue.
Resolution Fixed in KB5062560Install KB5062560 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
Active Directory Group Policy: Events in local policy
The Local Group Policy Editor or Local Security Policy might show “No auditing” for Audit logon events even when logon events are enabled and being audited. KB5058921 resolves this reporting issue.
How to apply the workaround WorkaroundIf you are using an update released before April 11, 2025, and experiencing the issue, registry adjustments can prevent it; see the linked Microsoft guidance.
-
After installing this security update, you might experience issues with USB audio devices
USB audio devices might stop working after this security update, preventing audio playback. The issue is more likely with USB 1.0 audio driver-based DACs and is addressed by KB5050081.
Resolution Fixed in KB5052000Install KB5052000 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
After installing the Windows update released on or after July 9, 2024, Windows Servers might affect Remote Desktop Connectivity across an organization
Remote Desktop connections across an organization might be interrupted on Windows Servers using the legacy RPC over HTTP protocol in Remote Desktop Gateway. The issue is resolved by KB5044277.
How to apply the workaround WorkaroundInstall KB5044277 or a later update to resolve the issue.
-
After installing the July 9, 2024, Windows security update, you might see a [BitLocker recovery](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/security/operating-system-security/data-protection/bitlocker/recov…
After installing the July 9, 2024 security update, a BitLocker recovery screen might appear when you start the device. This is more likely if Device Encryption is enabled in Settings; you might need the recovery key from your Microsoft account. KB5041578 resolves the issue.
Resolution Fixed in KB5041580Install KB5041580 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
After installing the April 9, 2024 security update on domain controllers (DCs), you might notice a significant increase in [NTLM](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/security/kerberos/ntlm-ove…
After installing the April 9, 2024 security update on domain controllers, NTLM authentication traffic might increase significantly. This is likely to affect organizations with a very small percentage of primary domain controllers and high NTLM traffic. KB5037765 addresses this issue.
Resolution Fixed in KB5037763Install KB5037763 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
Windows devices might face VPN connection failures after installing the update dated April 9, 2024, or later
VPN connections might fail after installing the April 9, 2024 update or later updates. KB5037768 addresses this issue.
Resolution Fixed in KB5037768Install KB5037768 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
-
Following installation of KB5035849, Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) may experience a memory leak on domain controllers (DCs)
After installing KB5035849, LSASS might leak memory on domain controllers. KB5037425 addresses the issue.
Resolution Fixed in KB5037423Install KB5037423 (or a later cumulative update) on affected devices. No manual workaround is required after updating.
No known issue matches these filters.