KB5057781: Overview with user sentiment and feedback
Last Updated May 21, 2025
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Overview
KB5057781 is a Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Server 2025, released on April 25, 2025. This update focuses on improving the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) functionality, particularly addressing issues that could affect system recovery operations.
The update is specifically designed for Windows 11 SE, Enterprise, Education, Home, Pro, and IoT Enterprise versions 24H2, as well as Windows Server 2025. It includes important improvements to ensure proper system recovery capabilities, especially for devices with specific hardware configurations.
General Purpose
The primary purpose of this update is to enhance the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) functionality. It specifically addresses an issue affecting Copilot+ PCs with ARM64 architecture and Secure Launch feature enabled. These devices were experiencing difficulties when attempting to execute Push-Button Reset (PBR) or In-Place Upgrades after installing the April 2025 security update (KB5055523). The update resolves an error that was preventing the Windows Recovery Environment from starting properly, ensuring that system recovery operations can proceed as intended.
General Sentiment
The general sentiment towards this update appears positive as it addresses a specific issue affecting system recovery capabilities. The update is particularly important for users with ARM64-based Copilot+ PCs using the Secure Launch feature. While the issue it addresses was limited to a specific subset of devices, the fix is crucial for maintaining system recovery functionality. The update doesn't require a system restart after installation, which is viewed favorably by users.
Known Issues
- No known issues have been reported for this update
- The update cannot be removed once applied to a Windows image
- The update replaces the previously released update KB5055671
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