Important
Free support for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 ends on January 12, 2027. To learn about continuing support, see Plan for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 end of support.
To learn about continuing support for Windows 10, see Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package for Windows 10.
Summary
This non-security out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 10, version 21H2 and Windows 10, version 22H2 (KB5134125) is cumulative. It includes updates from previous releases, along with additional non-security improvements.
Who should install this update
This out-of-band (OOB) update is intended for devices that do not receive current certificate trust list (CTL) updates, including updates to the list of untrusted certificates. Examples include devices in disconnected environments, devices that cannot access Microsoft’s certificate-update service and devices where automatic CTL updates are disabled.
Applies to: Windows 10 ESU
Important
Use EKB KB5015684 to update to Windows 10, version 22H2.
This update includes fixes and quality improvements that are part of the following update:
The following is a summary of the issues that this update addresses when you install this update. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change we are documenting.
- [Certificates] This update includes an updated trusted root certificate payload in the Windows cumulative update for devices that cannot access Microsoft’s certificate-update service and devices where automatic certificate trust list (CTL) updates are disabled. To learn more, see Certificates and trust in Windows.
Note If you installed earlier updates, only the new updates contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device.
For information about security vulnerabilities, please refer to the Security Update Guide website and the October 2026 Security Updates.
Known issues in this update
USB Audio Class 1.0 devices with error Code 10 or no output
Symptoms
After installing the September 8, 2026, Windows security update, some USB Audio Class 1.0 devices might fail to start or produce audio. Affected devices might experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- The device displays an error in Device Manager: "This device cannot start (Code 10).”
- No audio output.
- Volume controls are unresponsive or remain at zero.
- Sound settings are unresponsive or unavailable.
- Some devices might function in standard stereo configurations but fail when using multichannel audio features, including 8-channel or 3D audio modes. Some customers have reported that they're able to restore audio in these cases by switching to 2-channel mode.
This issue is limited to USB Audio Class 1.0 devices.
Resolution
This issue is partially resolved in the out-of-band (OOB) update released on September 14, 2026. This OOB update resolves the symptoms experienced on devices using 8-channel or 3D audio modes. Microsoft is working to address the other symptoms and will provide more information when it is available.
IT administrators who need an immediate workaround for the symptoms not addressed yet by the OOB update should contact Microsoft Support for Business for assistance.
Windows 10 servicing stack update (KB5127308) - version 19041.7789
Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest cumulative update (LCU). SSUs improves the reliability of the update process and includes fixes to the servicing stack, the component that installs Windows updates.
Note: This servicing stack update (SSU) includes enhanced logic to verify whether a device is hosted on Azure, leveraging an updated certificate chain for validation. To ensure that the device can access the required certificate update domains to successfully download and install certificate updates, see Certificate downloads and revocation lists and Azure Certificate Authority details. To learn more about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates.
How to get this update
Before you install this update
Servicing Stack Update (SSU): You must have the latest servicing stack update (SSU) installed. Not installing the latest SSU before applying Windows updates might result in the Windows update not being offered until the latest SSU is installed.
For Windows Update: You must have the Windows update released on or after July 8, 2025 (such as KB5062554) installed before installing this update.
For Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) deployment or when installing the standalone package from Microsoft Update Catalog: You must have the Windows update released on or after July 8, 2025 (such as KB5062554) installed before installing this update.
For offline OS image servicing: If your image does not have the July 25, 2023 (KB5028244) or later LCU, you must install the special standalone October 13, 2023 SSU (KB5031539) before installing this update.
Deployment
If you deploy dynamic updates such as this update to an existing Windows image, ensure the boot.stl file is included as part of the installation media. Failure to include the file might prevent devices from successfully starting from the installation media and can result in error code 0xc0430001.
Note
The boot.stl file is used during Secure Boot validation and must match the Windows version and architecture of the image you are updating.
To ensure the boot.stl file is included as part of the installation media, do one of the following:
- Use the Update WinPE script to update an existing Windows image. (Recommended)
- Manually copy the boot.stl file from the devices Windows\Boot\EFI folder to the corresponding folder on your installation media before deploying the update.
For information about how to apply Dynamic Update packages to existing Windows images, see Update Windows installation media with Dynamic Update.
Get and install this update
To get and install this update, use one of the following Windows and Microsoft release channels.
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File information
A list of the files that are included in this update are provided in a CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv) file. The file can be opened in a text editor such as Notepad or in Microsoft Excel.
Note The English (United States) version of this software update might contain files for additional languages.
Download the file information for out-of-band update KB5134125.
Download the file information for update SSU (KB5127308) - version 19041.7789.
References
For information about Windows update terminology, see the article about the types of Windows updates and the monthly quality update types.
For an overview of Windows 10, version 21H2 or Windows 10, version 22H2, see its update history page.
Related topics
Microsoft Store application updates
Windows updates do not install Microsoft Store application updates. If you are an enterprise user, see Microsoft Store apps - Configuration Manager. If you are a consumer user, see Get updates for apps and games in Microsoft Store.Secure Boot certificate updates remain in progress as Microsoft transitions devices from certificates that began expiring in 2026 to newer certificates. Devices that have not yet received the newer certificates can continue to start and receive standard Windows updates. Microsoft will continue delivering the newer Secure Boot certificates to eligible devices through Windows Update.