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Update Summary

KB5083769 updates Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2 to OS Builds 26200.8246 and 26100.8246. It includes security fixes, Secure Boot and Remote Desktop protections, SMB over QUIC reliability improvements, and a fix for Reset this PC failures. Reference IDs: KB5088467, KB5089549, KB5083631.

Update Details

Security

  • Adds known vulnerable kernel drivers to the Microsoft vulnerable driver blocklist.
  • Improves protection against phishing attacks using Remote Desktop (.rdp) files by showing requested settings before connection and adding a one-time warning.
  • Addresses a BitLocker Recovery issue that might occur after Secure Boot updates.
  • Secure Boot certificate update status can now be shown in the Windows Security app; commercial-device enhancements are disabled by default.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixes a Reset this PC failure that could occur with Keep my files or Remove everything after the March 2026 hotpatch update.
  • Improves reliability of SMB compression over QUIC to reduce timeouts.
  • Improves the display and consistency of Remote Desktop security warnings.
  • Includes servicing stack quality improvements in KB5088467.

New Features

  • Secure Boot certificate update status is now displayed in the Windows Security app.
  • Windows quality updates now use additional high-confidence device targeting data to expand phased Secure Boot certificate rollout.

Known Issues

  • Devices with an unrecommended BitLocker Group Policy configuration might be prompted for the BitLocker recovery key on the first restart after installation.
  • Remote Desktop warning dialogs might not display correctly on multi-monitor setups with different scaling settings.

Hints

  • If affected by the BitLocker issue, Microsoft recommends removing the Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations policy or temporarily suspending BitLocker before installing the update.
  • The BitLocker issue is addressed in KB5089549.
  • The Remote Desktop warning display issue is addressed in KB5083631.
  • Backup apps using blocked drivers may fail to mount or manage disk images and should be updated to versions using newer drivers.
  • AI components updated: Image Search, Content Extraction, Semantic Analysis, and Settings Model to version 1.2603.377.0.
Product Information

Vendor: Microsoft

Product: Windows 11

Version: OS Builds 26200.8246 and 26100.8246

Release date: Apr 14, 2026