Microsoft Releases KB5059693 Update Boosting Windows Recovery Environment for Windows 11 & Server 2025

Microsoft has released the KB5059693 Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, dated May 28, 2025. This update focuses on enhancing the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), a critical component for system recovery and troubleshooting.
Key Enhancements:

• WinRE Improvements: The update introduces refinements to the Windows Recovery Environment, aiming to bolster system stability and reliability during recovery operations.

Installation Details:

• Availability: The update is accessible through Windows Update and will be downloaded and installed automatically.
• Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for applying this update.
• Restart Requirements: A system restart is not required post-installation.
• Removal Information: Once applied, this update cannot be removed from the Windows image.
• Update Replacement: This update supersedes the previously released KB5055671.

Verifying Installation:
To confirm the successful installation of this update, users can check the WinRE version on their device. After applying the update, the WinRE version should be 10.0.26100.3762.
Methods to Verify WinRE Version:

• Using Event Viewer:
• Open the Windows Search bar, type "Event Viewer," and select it.
• Navigate to Windows Logs > System.
• In the right pane, click Find, enter "WinREAgent," and click Find Next.
• Look for Event ID 4501 with the message indicating the WinRE version.
• Using DISM Command:
• Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
• Execute reagentc /info to find the WinRE location.
• Use the DISM command to retrieve the WinRE version:
  Dism /Get-ImageInfo /ImageFile:<WinRE_Path>\winre.wim /index:1
  Replace <WinRE_Path> with the actual path obtained from the previous step.

File Information:
The update includes several files with specific versions and sizes. For instance, storufs.sys has a file version of 10.0.26100.560 and a size of 148,800 bytes. Detailed file information is available in the official Microsoft documentation.
Conclusion:
The KB5059693 Safe OS Dynamic Update is a significant release aimed at enhancing the recovery capabilities of Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. Users are encouraged to apply this update to ensure their systems benefit from the latest improvements in the Windows Recovery Environment.

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Source: Microsoft Support https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-28-2025-b792452e-8893-4eee-91f2-4dd6f2328f57