Windows 11, version 24H2

Build history

• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 / 26H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 / 26H2 Security update

  Updated Nov 12

  KB5132061 Nov 10, 2026

  Remote Desktop and USB audio fixes; NTLM signing strengthened

  Remote Desktop connections and some USB audio devices get fixes, while NTLM signing is enabled by default for more connections. The update also closes a publicly disclosed Brotli decoder flaw.

  Windows 11 version 24H2 Enterprise and Education editions are scheduled to stop receiving updates on October 12, 2027.

  Known issues: 1 open

  • November security update might fail to install on some devices

  Key changes 595 CVEs · 11 changes

  • Improved Secure Boot: More eligible devices can receive newer Secure Boot certificates automatically.
  • Improved Security: More connections use message signing by default, helping reduce exposure to relay attacks.
  • Improved Date and Time: Cuba's clocks follow its extended daylight-saving schedule for 2026–2027.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 / 26H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 / 26H2 Out-of-band update

  Out-of-band Updated Nov 11

  KB5134133 Oct 26, 2026

  Offline PCs get trusted certificate updates; Smart App Control can fail

  Devices that miss automatic certificate updates receive updated trusted root certificates. Some devices might be unable to turn Smart App Control back on after it was disabled.

  Check the newer update, KB5127936

  Support for Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro ended on October 13, 2026.

  Key changes 3 changes

  • Improved Certificates: Devices that cannot get automatic certificate updates receive an updated set of trusted root certificates.
  • Improved AI components: Four AI components receive updated versions.
  • Improved Servicing stack update: The Windows update installation process becomes more reliable.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 / 26H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 / 26H2 Security update

  Zero-day Final update for this version Updated Nov 11

  KB5127648 Oct 13, 2026

  Exploited Shell bypass addressed; 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of updates

  Addresses an actively exploited Windows Shell security feature bypass and fixes several problems, including Explorer startup failures and game input stuttering. It is the final update for 24H2 Home and Pro.

  Check the newer update, KB5134133

  Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro have reached end of updates; the October 2026 security update is their last. Microsoft recommends upgrading to the latest version.

  Key changes 1,067 CVEs · 12 changes

  • New Date and Time: The time-zone list includes (UTC-05:00) Manitoba for the region’s November 1, 2026 time-zone change.
  • Improved Secure Boot: Eligible devices continue to receive newer Secure Boot certificates through Windows Update. Devices that have not received them can sti...
  • Improved ReFS security: ReFS volumes on externally attached storage devices gain auditing and optional security controls. Auditing is on by default; enforcemen...

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 / 26H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 / 26H2 Optional preview

  Preview Final update for this version Updated Nov 11

  KB5124010 Sep 22, 2026

  New touchpad gestures, emoji and Widgets; Remote Desktop issue remains

  Adds Windows features and fixes several problems, but non-admin Remote Desktop connections might still fail on managed devices with Administrator protection enabled. It is the final preview for version 24H2.

  Check the newer update, KB5127648

  This is the final preview for version 24H2. Home and Pro updates end October 13, 2026; Enterprise and Education updates continue until October 12, 2027.

  Key changes 49 changes

  • New File Explorer: For downloaded HTML files, the preview pane offers a Preview anyway button after the warning. Other files, such as PDFs, preview automa...
  • New File Explorer: File Explorer Home remembers whether its sections were expanded or collapsed.
  • New Emoji: The emoji panel adds Emoji 17.0 characters, including distorted face, fight cloud, and hairy creature.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 / 26H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 / 26H2 Out-of-band security update

  Out-of-band Updated Nov 11

  KB5129195 Sep 14, 2026

  Remote Desktop failures and USB multichannel audio fixed

  Protects against a Windows User-Mode Power Service elevation-of-privilege flaw and addresses Remote Desktop instability and USB multichannel audio failures. Other USB Audio Class 1.0 problems remain.

  Check the newer update, KB5124010

  Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro editions are scheduled to stop receiving updates on October 13, 2026.

  Key changes 1 CVE · 5 changes

  • Improved Security: Adds protection against a vulnerability that could let an attacker gain elevated privileges.
  • Improved Windows servicing stack: The component that installs Windows updates receives quality improvements to help devices reliably receive and install updates.
  • Fix Remote Desktop Services: Remote Desktop connections and sign-ins work more reliably in affected environments; servers and related tools are less likely to becom...

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Security update

  Zero-day Updated Nov 10

  KB5124008 Sep 8, 2026

  Windows Update flaw exploited; mouse and desktop display fixes

  An actively exploited flaw in the Windows Update stack gets a security fix, alongside fixes for mouse settings, black desktop backgrounds, and app crashes on Arm64 PCs.

  Check the newer update, KB5129195

  Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro editions stop receiving updates on October 13, 2026. Upgrade to a newer version to keep receiving fixes and security updates.

  Key changes 642 CVEs · 9 changes

  • Improved Secure Boot: More eligible PCs can automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates over the coming months.
  • Improved Date and Time: Clocks show Morocco’s correct local time after the country moves to permanent UTC+00:00 on September 20, 2026.
  • Improved OMA-DM Client Logging: More diagnostic details are available to help find device management server connection problems.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Optional preview

  Preview

  KB5120998 Aug 27, 2026

  Taskbar moves to four edges; WMIC utility removed

  Adds extensive taskbar, Start menu, and Search customization. It also removes the WMIC utility from versions 24H2 and 25H2, while Secure Boot certificates for most devices have been expiring since June 2026.

  Check the newer update, KB5124008

  Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices expire starting in June 2026. Updated certificates are being delivered through Windows Update; devices without them continue to start and receive standard updates. Version 24H2 Home and Pro reaches end of updates on October 13, 2026; Enterprise and Education remain supported until October 12, 2027.

  Key changes 42 changes

  • New Taskbar: You can place the taskbar at the bottom, top, left, or right of the screen. Search and the smaller taskbar option are supported only at...
  • New Taskbar: A smaller taskbar option reduces taskbar height and icon size while keeping access to Start, Search, and the system tray.
  • New Taskbar: The Taskbar behaviors section in Taskbar settings is expanded by default, making its settings easier to find.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Security update

  Zero-day Updated Nov 10

  KB5121003 Aug 11, 2026

  Secure Boot targeting expands; Drop Tray is removed

  Secure Boot updates reach more eligible PCs, while Drop Tray and its Multitasking setting are removed. The update also closes an actively exploited WinSock driver flaw.

  Check the newer update, KB5120998

  Updates for 24H2 Home and Pro end on October 13, 2026; upgrade to keep receiving security and other updates.

  Known issues: 1 with a workaround Workaround

  • Reports of certain games becoming unresponsive

  Key changes 195 CVEs · 5 changes

  • Improved Secure Boot: More eligible devices can automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates.
  • Improved AI components: AI components are updated to version 1.2605.856.0. They apply only to Copilot+ PCs.
  • Improved Servicing stack update: The update includes a component that improves the reliability of Windows update installation.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Optional preview

  Preview

  KB5101684 Jul 28, 2026

  Builds advance for 24H2 and 25H2

  Advances Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2, to builds 26200.8973 and 26100.8973. Updates for 24H2 Home and Pro end October 13, 2026.

  Check the newer update, KB5121003

  Updates for Windows 11, version 24H2, Home and Pro editions end October 13, 2026.

  Key security notes

  • Other The preview updates version 25H2 to build 26200.8973 and version 24H2 to build 26100.8973.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Out-of-band update

  Out-of-band

  KB5121767 Jul 18, 2026

  Installation requires a restart

  Updates Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2. Installing it requires a restart.

  Check the newer update, KB5101684

  Updates for Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro end on October 13, 2026.

  Key security notes

  • Other The update installs build 26200.8894 on version 25H2 and build 26100.8894 on version 24H2, for x64 and Arm64 devices.
  • Security The dossier lists no vulnerabilities for this update.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Security update

  Zero-day Updated Nov 10

  KB5101650 Jul 14, 2026

  Exploited Windows Shell spoofing flaw patched; picture passwords retired

  An actively exploited Windows Shell spoofing flaw is patched. New picture passwords can no longer be set up, and the update addresses problems with Office apps and Recycle Bin prompts.

  Check the newer update, KB5121767

  Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro stop receiving updates on October 13, 2026. Enterprise and Education remain supported until October 12, 2027.

  Key changes 381 CVEs · 10 changes

  • New Remote Desktop (RDP) Security: Trusted Remote Desktop publishers can use stronger certificate thumbprints.
  • Improved Secure Boot: More eligible devices can receive the new Secure Boot certificates automatically.
  • Improved Input: In rare cases, some built-in Windows features might briefly stop responding to keyboard shortcuts.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Optional preview

  Preview

  KB5095093 Jun 23, 2026

  New recovery tools, accessibility controls, and Bluetooth changes

  Adds recovery and update-pause features, expands accessibility and voice controls, and includes many reliability fixes. An Office-launch issue remains for some third-party apps; Microsoft says a later update resolves it.

  Check the newer update, KB5101650

  Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro reaches end of updates on October 13, 2026; Enterprise and Education remain supported until October 12, 2027. Secure Boot certificates continue to arrive through Windows Update.

  Known issues: 1 open

  • Microsoft Office applications might fail to open from certain third-party apps

  Key changes 53 changes

  • New Point-in-time restore for Windows: A recovery feature can roll your PC back to a recent automatic restore point, including apps, settings, and personal files.
  • New Windows Update: You can pause updates by choosing an end date, for up to 35 days, and extend the pause by choosing another date.
  • New Accessibility: A screen tint can apply a full-screen color overlay to help reduce eye strain and improve readability.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Security update

  KB5094126 Jun 9, 2026

  Critical Remote Desktop flaws patched; Hyper-V crashes fixed

  Critical Remote Desktop flaws get security fixes, and crashes after KB5089573 are addressed. Some folder icons may disappear in downloaded or remote locations.

  Check the newer update, KB5095093

  Windows 11, version 24H2, Home and Pro editions stop receiving updates on October 13, 2026. Enterprise and Education editions remain supported until October 12, 2027.

  Known issues: 1 open

  • Microsoft Office applications might fail to open from certain third-party apps

  Key changes 107 CVEs · 6 changes

  • Improved Secure Boot: More eligible devices can receive new Secure Boot certificates automatically, in a phased rollout.
  • Improved Folder customization: Some downloaded or remote folders might lose custom icons or localized names. Folder access is not affected.
  • Improved AI components: Four AI components receive updates on Copilot+ PCs.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Optional preview

  Preview

  KB5089573 May 26, 2026

  Shared Audio arrives; Secure Boot coverage expands

  Adds features including Shared Audio and camera controls, and addresses an installation failure for devices with little free EFI System Partition space. It also improves automatic delivery of updated Secure Boot certificates.

  Check the newer update, KB5094126

  Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices started expiring in June 2026. Windows updates continue to deliver new certificates; devices without them continue to start and operate normally.

  Key changes 35 changes

  • New Shared Audio: Two people can listen to the same audio from one PC at the same time using supported Bluetooth audio devices.
  • New Magnifier: Magnifier gives clearer announcements when you zoom, change views, toggle color inversion, or turn Magnifier on or off.
  • New Magnifier: Magnifier can magnify permitted protected content.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Security update

  KB5089549 May 12, 2026

  Critical DNS Client flaw patched; BitLocker startup risk reduced

  A critical DNS Client code-execution flaw is among the security fixes, and boot-file updates are less likely to trigger BitLocker recovery. Devices with little EFI partition space might fail installation.

  Check the newer update, KB5089573

  Secure Boot certificates began expiring in June 2026, but devices without newer certificates continue to start and receive standard updates. Support for Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro ends October 13, 2026.

  Known issues: 1 open

  • May 2026 security update fails to install with error 0x800f0922

  Key changes 61 CVEs · 8 changes

  • New Secure Boot: Eligible devices get a new folder with example scripts for organizations that manage updates across many devices.
  • Improved Secure Boot: More eligible devices can receive new Secure Boot certificates through a phased rollout.
  • Improved Boot manager servicing update: Devices are more likely to start normally after boot file updates, without entering BitLocker recovery.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Optional preview

  Preview

  KB5083631 Apr 30, 2026

  Xbox mode brings a full-screen gaming view to PCs

  A full-screen Xbox mode and new input features arrive alongside File Explorer changes and fixes for Remote Desktop and notification hangs. This optional preview also has a BitLocker recovery-key issue on some managed devices.

  Check the newer update, KB5089549

  Support for Windows 11, version 24H2, Home and Pro editions ends October 13, 2026.

  Known issues: 1 open Organizations and IT administrators

  • Devices with an unrecommended BitLocker Group Policy configuration might be required to enter their BitLocker recovery key

  Key changes 38 changes

  • New Gaming: Xbox mode adds a full-screen view that puts your games front and center.
  • New File Explorer: File Explorer can work with more archive formats.
  • New Input: Compatible pens and other input devices can give haptic feedback for some actions.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Security update

  KB5083769 Apr 14, 2026

  Critical IKE and TCP/IP flaws; Secure Boot status added

  Critical remote-code flaws affect Windows IKE and TCP/IP. The update also adds Secure Boot certificate status in Windows Security and hardens the blocklist for vulnerable drivers.

  Check the newer update, KB5083631

  Secure Boot certificates began expiring in June 2026. Devices without newer certificates will still start and receive standard Windows updates.

  Known issues: 2 open

  • Devices with an unrecommended BitLocker Group Policy configuration might be required to enter their BitLocker recovery key
  • Warnings related to Remote Desktop might not display correctly

  Key changes 120 CVEs · 9 changes

  • New Secure Boot: Windows Security can show whether Secure Boot certificate updates have reached your device. The status feature is off by default on com...
  • Improved Secure Boot: More eligible devices can receive new Secure Boot certificates automatically, through a controlled, phased rollout.
  • Improved Networking: SMB compression over QUIC completes more reliably, with fewer timeouts.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Out-of-band update

  Out-of-band

  KB5086672 Mar 31, 2026

  Setup error 0x80073712 fixed for March preview installs

  Fixes error 0x80073712 that stopped some Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 devices from installing the March preview update. It also carries forward quality improvements from earlier releases.

  Check the newer update, KB5083769

  Key changes 4 changes

  • Improved Windows: Includes quality improvements carried forward from earlier updates.
  • Improved AI components: Copilot+ PCs receive updates to four AI components.
  • Improved Servicing stack: The component that installs Windows updates receives quality improvements.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Optional preview

  Preview

  KB5079391 Mar 26, 2026

  Installation error pauses rollout; Narrator adds Copilot descriptions

  Adds Narrator image descriptions through Copilot and other Windows changes, but Microsoft has stopped offering it to new devices after some installations failed. KB5086672 includes these changes and fixes the installation problem.

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  Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices started expiring in June 2026. Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro receive updates through October 13, 2026.

  Key changes 30 changes

  • New Narrator: Narrator can use Copilot to describe a focused image or the full screen. Copilot+ PCs also get instant on-device image descriptions.
  • New Smart App Control: You can turn Smart App Control on or off without reinstalling Windows.
  • New Account Settings: Microsoft 365 Family subscribers can upgrade to a different Microsoft 365 plan from Settings.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Out-of-band update

  Out-of-band

  KB5085516 Mar 21, 2026

  Microsoft account sign-ins recover from false “no Internet” errors

  Fixes sign-in failures for Microsoft account users after the March 10 update. Devices enrolled in Hotpatch receive the fix through KB5085518 without a restart.

  Check the newer update, KB5079391

  Support for Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro editions ends on October 13, 2026.

  Key changes 3 changes

  • Improved AI Components: AI components receive updates on Copilot+ PCs.
  • Improved Servicing stack: The component that installs Windows updates receives quality improvements to help devices receive and install updates reliably.
  • Fix Microsoft account sign in: Some users can sign in to apps with a Microsoft account again instead of seeing a “no Internet” error despite having a working internet...

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Security update

  KB5079473 Mar 10, 2026

  Secure Boot certificate rollout expands; app sign-in can fail

  Secure Boot certificate coverage expands, while Microsoft-account sign-in can fail in some apps after installation. File Explorer search and WDAC policy handling also improve.

  Check the newer update, KB5085516

  Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro reaches the end of updates on October 13, 2026.

  Known issues: 1 open

  • Signing in with a Microsoft account might fail for Microsoft Teams Free and other apps

  Key changes 41 CVEs · 9 changes

  • Improved Secure Boot: More eligible devices can receive new Secure Boot certificates automatically.
  • Improved File Explorer: Searching across multiple drives or This PC becomes more reliable.
  • Improved Windows Defender Application Control: COM objects allowed by policy work as expected.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Optional preview

  Preview

  KB5077241 Feb 24, 2026

  BitLocker no longer hangs at recovery; built-in Sysmon arrives

  Adds built-in Sysmon and new taskbar, search, and camera features. It also fixes a BitLocker hang after you enter a recovery key.

  Check the newer update, KB5079473

  Most Windows Secure Boot certificates start expiring in June 2026; Microsoft is delivering newer certificates through Windows updates. Support for 24H2 Home and Pro ends October 13, 2026.

  Key changes 32 changes

  • New Emoji: A small set of new emojis appears in the emoji panel.
  • New Backup & Restore: Windows Backup for Organizations can restore user settings and Microsoft Store apps automatically at first sign-in on more types of dev...
  • New Quick Machine Recovery: Quick Machine Recovery turns on automatically for eligible Windows Pro devices, giving them the recovery features available on Home dev...

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Security update

  Zero-day

  KB5077181 Feb 10, 2026

  Exploited Shell and MSHTML bypass flaws patched

  Fixes 27 vulnerabilities, including five that attackers are exploiting. It also addresses a WPA3 Wi-Fi connection problem and gaming eligibility checks.

  Check the newer update, KB5077241

  Support for Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro ends on October 13, 2026.

  Key changes 27 CVEs · 7 changes

  • Improved Catalog: The Catalog listing now has the corrected x64 package string.
  • Improved Update installation: The second MSU file in the individual-installation instructions has been updated.
  • Improved Secure Boot: Windows uses device-targeting data to deliver new Secure Boot certificates in phases, after devices show enough successful update signa...

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Optional preview

  Preview

  KB5074105 Jan 29, 2026

  Startup hangs and missing sign-in options addressed

  Adds Windows MIDI and accessibility features, updates Secure Boot on eligible 24H2 devices, and addresses issues including startup hangs and missing sign-in options.

  Check the newer update, KB5077181

  Secure Boot certificates used by most Windows devices started expiring in June 2026. Devices without the newer certificates continue to start and receive standard updates; you can check status in Windows Security.

  Key changes 1 CVE · 31 changes

  • New Cross-Device Resume: You can continue more activities from an Android phone on your PC, including browsing from Vivo Browser and resuming work on files open...
  • New Windows MIDI Services: Windows MIDI Services adds MIDI capabilities and performance improvements for musicians.
  • New Narrator: You can choose which details Narrator speaks about on-screen controls and change their order.

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• Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Out-of-band update

  Out-of-band

  KB5078127 Jan 24, 2026

  Cloud-file errors and Outlook hangs fixed

  Some apps and Outlook setups can open or save cloud files again after errors and hangs began with January updates. This out-of-band update adds that fix.

  Check the newer update, KB5074105

  Support for Windows 11, version 24H2, Home and Pro editions ends October 13, 2026.

  Known issues: 1 open Organizations and IT administrators

  • Password icon might be missing or invisible in the lock screen sign-in options

  Key changes 3 changes

  • Improved AI components: AI components are updated on Copilot+ PCs.
  • Improved Servicing stack: The component that installs Windows updates receives quality improvements.
  • Fix File System: Some apps and Outlook setups can open or save cloud files again after errors and hangs.

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