Microsoft’s January 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates
In January 2025, Microsoft rolled out its Patch Tuesday updates for Windows users, addressing various enhancements and fixes. For Windows 10, the updates are identified as KB5049981
, KB5050008
, KB5049993
, and KB5050013
, while Windows 11 received updates under KB5050009
and KB5050021
. Additionally, multiple recovery updates were made available for both operating systems.
New Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) Enhancements
On January 21, 2025, Microsoft introduced an Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) update for the latest Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. This update is categorized under KB5050575
. As is typical with such releases, Microsoft has provided a general changelog but has refrained from detailing specific changes included in the update.
Details from Microsoft
KB5050575: Out of Box Experience update for Windows 11, version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025: January 21, 2025
Summary
This update enhances the OOBE process for both Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. Please note that this update is exclusively applicable when OOBE updates are installed.
Automatic Installation of OOBE Updates
The OOBE updates are designed to install automatically during the setup process, as long as the user maintains an active internet connection. Microsoft has elaborated on these updates in a separate document, indicating that the time required to download and install updates may vary based on the user’s hardware specifications and internet speed.
Key Information About OOBE Updates
Critical driver updates and essential Windows zero-day patch (ZDP) updates will begin downloading automatically during OOBE once the user connects to a network. Users are unable to opt out of these critical updates, as they are vital for the device’s proper functionality. Windows will notify users while checking for and applying these updates.
If there is a newer Windows version available than the one originally shipped with the device, users may receive the latest updates as part of the final stages of OOBE. The updates will be downloaded and installed during this process.
Further Information
For those seeking additional details about the OOBE update KB5050575
, you can refer to the official support article on Microsoft’s website here.
For more ongoing updates and related news, you can check the source here.
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