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Update Summary

KB5079473 updates Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2 to OS Builds 26200.8037 and 26100.8037. It includes the latest security fixes, non-security improvements from KB5077181, and a servicing stack update KB5083532. Reference IDs: KB5085516.

Update Details

Security

  • Includes the latest security fixes for Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2.
  • Improves Secure Boot certificate targeting to expand controlled rollout of new certificates.
  • Improves Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) handling of COM object allowlisting policies.

Bug Fixes

  • Improves File Explorer search reliability when searching across multiple drives or This PC.
  • Improves reliability of choosing trusted catalog files in Windows System Image Manager and adds a warning dialog for trusted-source confirmation.

Known Issues

  • Signing in with a Microsoft account might fail in Microsoft Teams Free and other apps, including Edge, Excel, Word, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft Entra ID sign-ins are not affected.
  • Workaround for the Microsoft account sign-in issue is available in KB5085516.

Hints

  • This cumulative update includes non-security updates from last month's optional preview release.
  • If previous updates are already installed, only the new updates in this package will be downloaded and installed.
  • Windows Secure Boot certificates used by most devices are set to expire starting in June 2026; Microsoft recommends reviewing the certificate update guidance in advance.
Product Information

Vendor: Microsoft

Product: Windows 11

Version: OS Builds 26200.8037 and 26100.8037

Release date: Mar 10, 2026