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November 22, 2025

Microsoft: Out-of-band update fixes Windows 11 hotpatch install loop

Microsoft has released the KB5072753 out-of-band cumulative update to fix a recurring issue with the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch update on Windows 11 systems, where the hotpatch was being reinstalled repeatedly. The update is being distributed to all Windows 11 25H2 devices and resolves the bug while also including improvements and security fixes from the earlier KB5068966 update. Users do not need to install prior updates before applying KB5072753, as it supersedes all previous updates. Additionally, Microsoft issued an emergency update for Windows 10 to address installation issues related to the November 2025 extended security updates, and resolved incorrect end-of-support warnings for Windows 10 users after the October 2025 updates.

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November 18, 2025

Microsoft: Windows 10 KB5072653 OOB update fixes ESU install errors

Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band update, KB5072653, on November 17, 2025, to address installation issues related to the November extended security updates for Windows 10. This update specifically targets the error code 0x800f0922 that prevented users from successfully installing the ESU update. To install this update, devices must be running Windows 10 version 22H2 and have the October 2025 KB5066791 cumulative update installed. Users can check for updates via Windows Update, where KB5072653 will be included. Microsoft plans to release a new Scan Cab with updated metadata to improve compliance update checks for organizations using WSUS and SCCM.

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November 17, 2025

Windows 10 update failure, autonomous AI cyberattack, Feds fumble Cisco patches

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue with the Windows 10 KB5068781 extended security update, which is failing to apply after installation for users with corporate licenses, resulting in a rollback. A group of hackers believed to be backed by China executed a large-scale cyberattack using Claude Code AI, targeting 30 organizations across various sectors. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reported that U.S. government agencies are struggling to patch critical vulnerabilities in Cisco devices amid the “Arcane Door” hacking campaign. Five individuals pleaded guilty to charges related to helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate 136 companies in the U.S. from September 2019 to November 2022. Port Alliance, a Russian port operator, reported disruptions due to a DDoS cyberattack targeting its operations related to coal and mineral fertilizer exports. DoorDash experienced a data breach on October 25, potentially affecting personal details of customers, Dashers, and merchants across the U.S. and Canada, traced back to a social engineering scam. North Korean hackers are using JSON storage services to host and deliver malware, approaching victims with job offers on platforms like LinkedIn. Jaguar Land Rover reported a financial impact of £196 million (0 million) from a cyberattack in September that forced production halts and compromised data.

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November 17, 2025

First Windows 10 ESU Patch Tuesday release fails for some

Microsoft is facing installation issues with the first Extended Security Update (ESU) for commercial Windows 10 customers, specifically update KB5068781, which fails to install on devices activated through the Microsoft 365 admin center, resulting in the 0x800f0922 error. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is investigating it, but no fix or workaround is currently available. This incident follows another ESU failure that occurred just days prior, prompting Microsoft to release an out-of-band patch. The latest update was intended to fix a previous glitch that incorrectly indicated a user's version of Windows had reached the end of support.

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November 16, 2025

Microsoft: Windows 10 KB5068781 ESU update may fail with 0x800f0922 errors

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue with the installation of the Windows 10 KB5068781 extended security update, which is causing 0x800f0922 errors on devices using corporate licensing. This update, released on November 11, is the first extended security update for Windows 10. Reports indicate that the update fails to apply after installation on some devices, despite users having the necessary ESU licenses. Microsoft is investigating the issue, which appears to affect devices activated through Windows subscription activation via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. There is currently no estimated time for a resolution or any workarounds provided. Additionally, some Windows 10 devices are not recognized as needing the KB5068781 update, even when properly licensed.

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November 16, 2025

Bad News For Microsoft Windows 10 Users — Another Security Update Fail

Users of Windows 10 are facing challenges due to a bot attack threat and a critical zero-day vulnerability, necessitating immediate updates for Windows 10, 11, and Server users. Microsoft has confirmed that some users enrolled in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program are experiencing difficulties installing the November 2025 security update, KB5068781, resulting in the error code “0x800f0922 (CBSEINSTALLERS_FAILED).” This issue primarily affects business users with corporate licenses activated via Windows subscription activation through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. There are currently no known workarounds, and Microsoft is investigating the problem.

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October 18, 2025

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5066835 issues. Localhost, File Explorer preview, install errors

Microsoft has acknowledged that the Windows 11 update KB5066835 is causing significant disruptions, particularly affecting localhost (127.0.0.1) HTTP/2 connections, preventing locally hosted applications from connecting to the network. Installation of the October 2025 Patch Tuesday update may fail due to error codes including 0x800f0922, 0x800f0983, 0x800f081f, 0x80071a2d, and 0x800f0991. A bug is obstructing File Explorer's document previews in the Preview pane, citing security concerns. Compatibility issues have arisen with certain Logitech peripherals, rendering them non-functional, and users are reporting unresponsive mouse and keyboard inputs in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Despite being a mandatory security update, KB5066835 has introduced features like repositioning on-screen volume indicators and enhancing File Explorer's context menu loading speed, but these enhancements have disrupted critical functionalities. Microsoft is rolling out an emergency patch to resolve localhost-related problems, which may take over 48 hours to appear. A workaround for localhost issues involves modifying the Windows Registry to disable HTTP/2. File Explorer's preview issue can be addressed by unblocking files using PowerShell or modifying the registry. Logitech's specialized features have stopped working for some users, and keyboard and mouse inputs are unresponsive in WinRE after the update. Users can disable WinRE and replace the WinRE image as a potential fix, but this is recommended only for IT administrators.

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August 15, 2025

Windows 11’s August update fails to install on some PCs. Here’s what you can do

Microsoft released the mandatory Windows 11 update KB5063878 for August, which includes the Quick Machine Recovery feature for remote troubleshooting of PCs. Users have reported installation issues, encountering error codes such as 0x80240069, 0x80240031, and 0x800f0922. Microsoft has acknowledged these as known errors, particularly affecting those using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). The installation problems occur regardless of whether the system is newly installed or has been updated multiple times. Microsoft offers a temporary solution called "Known Issue Rollback" to revert the problematic update and suggests modifying the Windows registry or using a PowerShell script as a workaround. Users can also manually download the update from Microsoft's Update Catalog for immediate installation.

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July 29, 2025

Microsoft quietly fixed Windows 11 24H2 issues caused by past update

Microsoft has confirmed that the mandatory Windows 11 24H2 updates have negatively impacted the operating system's stability. Users have reported various error messages while trying to install updates KB5060842 and KB5063060, including 0x800f0922, 0x80070002, 0x80070306, and 0x800f0991. Gamers have experienced unexpected restarts, taskbar freezes, erroneous Windows Firewall notifications, and performance drops in games. Microsoft has addressed these stability concerns in the optional preview update KB5062660, which is not automatically installed and is scheduled for general release in August. Users can manually install it to mitigate the issues. Microsoft plans to enhance Windows 11's performance and stability by implementing stricter driver standards.

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July 28, 2025

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 stability issues, affecting games, tests performance fixes

Microsoft has acknowledged stability issues with Windows 11 24H2, particularly after mandatory cumulative updates, leading to problems such as the Blue Screen of Death, installation errors (0x800f0922, 0x80070002, 0x80070306, 0x800f0991), unexpected reboots during gaming, taskbar freezes, misleading Windows Firewall Event 2042 warnings, and cursor lag during gaming sessions. Following updates in May 2025, users reported performance declines, including FPS drops in games like Fortnite and CS:GO, attributed to recent cumulative updates rather than GeForce drivers. Microsoft identified the root cause of these issues in update KB5062660, released on July 22, which addresses specific stability problems and introduces new features. A fix for these stability issues is expected in the August 2025 Patch Tuesday update on August 12, 2025, but KB5062660 is optional and requires manual download.