KB5055609: Overview with user sentiment and feedback
Last Updated May 2, 2025
Probability of successful installation and continued operation of the machine
Overview
KB5055609 is a Monthly Rollup update for Windows Server 2008 SP2 systems. This cumulative security update contains improvements and fixes that were part of update KB5053888 (released March 11, 2025). The update is part of Microsoft's ongoing maintenance for Windows Server 2008, which is approaching its end of support in January 2026.
General Purpose
The primary purpose of this update is to address security vulnerabilities and provide system improvements for Windows Server 2008 SP2. A notable security enhancement includes changes to the %systemdrive%inetpub folder creation, which is implemented to increase system protection. This folder will be created after installing the update regardless of whether Internet Information Services (IIS) is enabled on the target device. This security improvement requires no action from IT administrators or end users.
General Sentiment
The general sentiment around this update appears cautious. While the update provides important security improvements, there are some installation prerequisites and potential issues that administrators need to be aware of. The update requires the latest Servicing Stack Update (SSU) KB5056457 to be installed first, which adds complexity to the deployment process. The patch is particularly significant as it comes near the end of the support lifecycle for Windows Server 2008, with Premium Assurance support ending in January 2026.
Known Issues
- After installing this update and restarting, devices may receive the error "Failure to configure Windows updates. Reverting Changes"
- The update might show as Failed in Update History
- Installation issues may occur if the device is running an edition not supported for ESU
- Problems may arise if an ESU MAK add-on key is not properly installed and activated
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