In July 2025, Microsoft rolled out its latest Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11, incorporating significant enhancements across versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2. Specifically, the 24H2 update is linked to KB5062553, while users of versions 23H2 and 22H2 can access the changes via KB5062552. After installing these updates, your systems will operate on build versions 26100.4652, 22631.5624, and 22621.5624 respectively.
New Features and Improvements
24H2 Update
Security Enhancements
The primary focus of this update is to resolve critical security vulnerabilities within the Windows operating system.
Key Fixes
This update encapsulates improvements introduced in the previously released KB5060829 (June 26, 2025).Below are highlights of important issues that have been addressed:
[Graphics] Resolved an issue where game content may become out of sync with the cursor after toggling between applications using ALT + Tab in full-screen gaming scenarios, particularly when game resolution does not match the desktop resolution.
[Multimedia] Fixed notification sound issues affecting alerts, volume changes, and sign-in notifications.
[Windows Firewall] Addressed an Event Viewer issue (Event 2042) regarding Windows Firewall’s Advanced Security which presented a “Config Read Failed”error message. For further details, refer to “Error events are logged for Windows Firewall”on the Windows Health Dashboard.
Your device will only download the new updates in this package if previous updates have already been installed.
For comprehensive information on security vulnerabilities, please visit the Security Update Guide and check the July 2025 Security Updates.
AI Component Updates
This release also includes updates to several AI components, detailed in the table below:
AI Component Version Image Search 1.2506.707.0 Content Extraction 1.2506.707.0 Semantic Analysis 1.2506.707.0 Servicing Stack Update
The servicing stack update (KB5063666) enhances the system’s ability to install Windows updates, ensuring a reliable process for maintaining your device.
Known Issues
As of now, Microsoft reports no known issues associated with this update.
Updates for 23H2 and 22H2
Security Fixes
This update also aims to resolve security concerns impacting the Windows operating system.
Windows 11 Version 23H2
Important Note: To upgrade to Windows 11 version 23H2, utilize EKB KB5027397.
This security update comes with quality enhancements, including:
This version encompasses all enhancements previously made in Windows 11 version 22H2.
No additional issues are noted in this release.
Windows 11 Version 22H2
This security update encompasses improvements found in the earlier update KB5060826 (June 25, 2025).Key enhancements include:
[Graphics] Resolved issues that could lead to black screens during display changes, such as when connecting or disconnecting a monitor.
For further insights on security vulnerabilities, please consult the Security Update Guide and the July 2025 Security Update.
Servicing Stack Update
The servicing stack update (KB5063707) enhances the component responsible for installing Windows updates, ensuring a dependable updating procedure.
Known Issues
Currently, there are no known issues associated with this update.
Availability: These updates will be accessible via Windows Update and are expected to install automatically. If you wish to download the updates manually for offline installation, visit the Microsoft Catalog website. You can find the 24H2 update here, and updates for 23H2 and 22H2 here.
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