Microsoft has released the KB5062553 cumulative update for Windows 11, version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.4652. This update, dated July 8, 2025, introduces several enhancements and addresses various issues to improve system performance and security.
Key Improvements and Fixes:
- Security Enhancements: The update includes multiple security improvements to internal Windows OS functionality, addressing vulnerabilities to bolster system protection.
- File Explorer Enhancements:
- Performance Optimization: Improved performance when loading folders containing a large number of media files.
- Address Bar Fixes: Resolved issues where the address bar might not display the correct path after opening.
- Context Menu Performance: Enhanced the speed of the context menu when right-clicking on cloud files.
- Task Manager Updates:
- Dark Mode Support: The Disconnect and Logoff dialogs now support dark mode and text scaling.
- Disk Type Display: The Performance section now shows the type for each disk, providing clearer information.
- Narrator Improvements:
- New Functions: Introduced features like skipping past links and jumping to lists, enhancing navigation for users relying on Narrator.
- Input Method Editor (IME) Behavior:
- Toolbar Visibility: The IME toolbar will now hide when applications are in full-screen mode, reducing distractions.
- Windows Hello Security Update:
- Facial Recognition Requirement: For enhanced security, Windows Hello facial recognition now requires color cameras to detect a visible face during sign-in.
- Noto Fonts Rendering:
- Blurry Text: Users have reported that CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) text appears blurry or unclear when displayed at 96 DPI (100% scaling) in Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
- Workaround: As a temporary solution, increasing the display scaling to 125% or 150% can improve text clarity.
- Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE):
- Functionality Issues: After installing this update, WinRE may not function correctly, and the "Fix problems using Windows Update" option under Settings > Recovery might be unavailable.
- Resolution: Microsoft is aware of this issue and plans to address it in a future update.
Before installing this update, ensure that your system has the latest servicing stack update (SSU). Microsoft combines the latest SSU with the latest cumulative update (LCU) to enhance the reliability of the update process. To install this update, navigate to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates. The update will download and install automatically.
For more detailed information and to access the update, visit the official Microsoft support page:
By staying updated with the latest releases, users can ensure their systems remain secure and benefit from the latest features and improvements offered by Microsoft.
Source: Microsoft Support July 8, 2025—KB5062553 (OS Build 26100.4652) - Microsoft Support
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