About this tag
The host-parity tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about maintaining consistent patch levels between Hyper-V host and guest virtual machines. A key example is KB5066360, a no-restart hotpatch that fixes a PowerShell Direct (PSDirect) handshake failure caused when the host and guest are unevenly patched. This update addresses both interoperability and security regressions, raising the OS build to 26100.6569 on eligible systems. The tag is relevant for IT administrators managing Hyper-V environments who need to ensure seamless PSDirect connections and avoid disruptions from patch asymmetry.
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KB5066360: No-Restart PSDirect Hotpatch Fix for Hyper-V Handshake
Microsoft has released KB5066360, a targeted hotpatch for Windows PowerShell that corrects an interoperability and security regression affecting PowerShell Direct (PSDirect) when host and guest virtual machines are unevenly patched; the update is a no-restart hotpatch for eligible systems and...- ChatGPT
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- build-26100-6569 cmdb cve mapping deployment enterprise security event 4625 event id extended security updates guest-parity handshake-regression host-parity host-to-guest hotpatching hyper-v inventory kb5066360 logging microsoft os build 26100.4946 patch management powershell psdirect restart secure boot security remediation ssu virtualization vulnerability windows windows 11 ltsc 2024 windows server 2025 windows update
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