Microsoft has unveiled the June 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, aimed at resolving several notable issues. This optional cumulative update, designated as KB5061087, provides Windows administrators with an opportunity to test the fixes and enhancements that will accompany the upcoming July 2025 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates.
Among the key issues addressed in KB5061087 are those affecting USB multi-function printers, specifically the scanning capabilities that had been disrupted due to dual protocol interfaces. Additionally, users will find that the Start Menu problems, which resulted in jump lists disappearing and the menu failing to launch post-update, have been rectified. The update also tackles a Component Object Model (COM) functionality bug that had been causing remote COM activation failures, presenting the error code 0x8001011 on various Windows platforms.
For those looking to install this preview update, the process is straightforward. Users can navigate to the Windows Settings app, select ‘Windows Update,’ and click ‘Check for Updates.’ As this is an optional update, a prompt will appear asking for confirmation to proceed with the installation by clicking the ‘Download and install’ link. Alternatively, Windows 10 users have the option to manually download KB5061087 from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Windows 10 June 2025 preview update highlights
Upon installation, this preview release will elevate Windows 10 22H2 systems to build 19045.6036. The June 2025 non-security update introduces several additional fixes and improvements, including:
- The curl tool included in Windows has been updated to version 8.13.0.
- A fix for an issue impacting device registration in the Entra ID Windows Account Manager (WAM) plugin.
- Resolution of a problem that hindered the complete removal of unused language packs and Feature on Demand (FOD) packages, which had led to unnecessary storage consumption and prolonged Windows update installation times.
- Correction of an issue where the system might become unresponsive when acknowledging an Oplock break request on resources located on SMB shares.
Users operating earlier versions of Windows 10 can upgrade to Windows 10 22H2 using the KB5015684 enablement package, which activates features in Windows 10 22H2 that were dormant in previous versions, as they share a common core operating system with identical system files.
However, Microsoft has noted a single known issue with the June 2025 KB5061087 preview update: CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) text may appear blurry or unclear when displayed at 96 DPI (100% scaling) in Chromium-based browsers such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
In a related announcement, Microsoft has made it clear that home users can enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program at no cost after Windows 10 reaches its end of life in October, provided they have accumulated 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points to redeem or have enabled Windows Backup to sync their settings to the cloud. For those who prefer not to use Windows Backup or lack sufficient reward points, there remains the option to purchase a year of extended security updates for .
