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Windows 11 KB5053598 & KB5053602 cumulative updates released

March 11, 2025

Microsoft has rolled out two significant cumulative updates for Windows 11: KB5053598 for version 24H2 and KB5053602 for version 23H2. These updates are deemed mandatory as they encompass the essential security patches from the March 2025 Patch Tuesday, addressing vulnerabilities identified in prior months.

To install the updates, users can navigate through Start > Settings > Windows Update and select ‘Check for Updates’. Alternatively, the updates can also be manually downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

What’s new in the March 2025 Patch Tuesday update

Upon installation, the build number for Windows 11 24H2 will be updated to Build 26100.3476, while 23H2 will change to 22631.5039. This month’s Patch Tuesday introduces a variety of new features, including an Xbox advertisement within the Settings menu.

The full changelog highlights several enhancements:

  • [Task Manager] Fixed an issue where an HDD might be incorrectly identified as an SSD.
  • [Taskbar] New! Users can now share files directly from a jump list by right-clicking an app.
  • [Windows Spotlight]
    • New! A new feature allows users to hover over a background image or click the “Learn about this picture” icon for more information.
    • New! The Windows Spotlight feature is now more accessible, with changes to the icon color and background.
  • [Lock screen] New! Users can now learn more about the lock screen image by selecting the “Like” button.
  • [Narrator] New! Enhanced functions for Narrator scan mode, allowing users to navigate text more efficiently.
  • [Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers] New! A referral card for PC Game Pass subscriptions may appear on the Settings home page, enabling users to invite friends and family.
  • [File Explorer]
    • New! Users can now snooze or turn off the “Start backup” reminder in the File Explorer address bar.
    • Fixed performance issues when loading folders with a large number of media files.
    • Fixed various issues related to URL entry and context menu responsiveness.
  • [HTML Help Viewer] New! Added support for text scaling.
  • [Start menu] Fixed color discrepancies in the account manager flyout menu.
  • [Audio]
    • Fixed volume issues upon waking from sleep.
    • Resolved multiple audio device problems after periods of inactivity.

For Windows 11 24H2, a known issue persists where users cannot download and play Roblox from the Microsoft Store on Arm devices. Additionally, both versions encounter an issue where the Windows EventViewer may incorrectly display an Event 7023 error regarding SgrmBroker.exe. Microsoft has indicated that SgrmBroker.exe currently serves no purpose and plans to address this error in a future update.

Users are encouraged to check for updates manually to ensure they receive these enhancements promptly.

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Windows 11 KB5053598 & KB5053602 cumulative updates released