Microsoft Windows 11 25H2 Update Version OS Builds 26200.8973 and 26100.8973

KB5101684 for Windows 11 25H2/24H2 delivers non-security quality improvements, new features, and reliability fixes. It also improves Secure Boot certificate targeting and includes SSU KB5101711 (Build 26100.8962). Reference IDs: KB5101650, KB5074105.

• Improves Secure Boot certificate deployment coverage for supported PCs and non-managed business devices.
• Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors, extending secure sign-in options.

• File Explorer: fixes DFS mapped drive files being incorrectly treated as Internet-origin after reconnecting, which could trigger warning prompts or unexpected Mark of the Web.
• MDM: fixes newly provisioned or recovered devices getting stuck in a noncompliant state after enrollment.
• Storage: fixes File History backups to SMB network shares failing with a false invalid credentials error.
• Office apps in virtualized environments: improves stability when opening and closing apps.
• General reliability improvements for explorer.exe, Start menu, taskbar, sign-in and lock screens, clipboard, DHCP renewals, printing, Windows Update progress, power settings, and system sounds.

• File Explorer now shows file sizes in appropriate units in Details view and supports middle-click opening folders in new tabs from the Address Bar and Home page.
• Voice Access adds Voice Isolation, Korean language support, and improved startup reliability.
• Widgets now use accent-colored taskbar notification badges and simplify Lock screen widgets for new users.
• New touchpad gesture controls add scroll/zoom speed and accelerated scrolling settings.
• Windows Hello ESS now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors.
• Windows Setup adds a parental controls notice.
• AI component removal is now supported for the Image Generation AI component on supported Copilot+ PCs.

• This update is available as a gradual rollout and a normal rollout; feature availability may vary by device.
• Updated Secure Boot certificates continue to be delivered through Windows Update over the coming months.
• Windows 11, version 24H2 Home and Pro editions reach end of updates on October 13, 2026.
• AI components are updated to version 1.2607.840.0.
• Includes SSU KB5101711 (Build 26100.8962) to improve update installation reliability.

Product Information

Vendor: Microsoft

Product: Windows 11

Product type: Software

Application category: Utilities

Platform: Windows

Variant: 25H2

Version: OS Builds 26200.8973 and 26100.8973

Vendor release date: Jul 28, 2026

Original release notes: View on vendor site

Published on updatealert.io: Jul 29, 2026

Description: Client operating system for modern desktop and enterprise environments.