KB5060842: Overview with user sentiment and feedback

Overview

KB5060842 is a security update released on June 10, 2025, for Windows 11 version 24H2. This cumulative update addresses various security vulnerabilities and includes improvements from the previous update KB5058499 (released May 28, 2025). The update brings the OS build to 26100.4349 and includes servicing stack updates to ensure robust and reliable Windows update installation.The update contains several improvements, including an extension of system restore point retention to 60 days and a fix for Windows Hello sign-in issues with self-signed certificates when using Windows Hello for Business with the Key Trust model. Additionally, the update includes updates to AI components such as Image Search, Content Extraction, and Semantic Analysis, though these components are only applicable to Windows Copilot+ PCs.However, shortly after release, Microsoft identified compatibility issues with the update, particularly affecting devices running games that use the Easy Anti-Cheat service, such as Fortnite. Due to these issues, Microsoft subsequently pulled KB5060842 and replaced it with an emergency out-of-band update KB5063060 on June 11, 2025, to address the compatibility problems.

General Purpose

The primary purpose of KB5060842 is to address security vulnerabilities in Windows 11 version 24H2. As a monthly security update, it contains fixes for various security issues to protect the Windows operating system from potential threats. The update also includes quality improvements that were part of the previous update KB5058499.One significant improvement in this update is the extension of system restore point retention. After installing this update, Windows 11 version 24H2 will retain system restore points for up to 60 days, providing users with a longer window to recover their system to a previous state if needed. Previously, restore points were available for a shorter period, limiting users' ability to recover from issues that might have occurred further in the past.Another important fix addresses an issue with Windows Hello for Business. The update resolves a problem that prevented users from signing in with self-signed certificates when using Windows Hello for Business with the Key Trust model, improving authentication reliability for enterprise users. The update also includes servicing stack updates (KB5059502 - 26100.4193) to ensure that future Windows updates can be installed reliably and efficiently.

General Sentiment

The general sentiment toward KB5060842 has been mixed, with significant concerns emerging shortly after its release. While the update includes important security fixes and improvements to system restore functionality and Windows Hello authentication, its rollout was problematic for many users.The most significant issue reported was compatibility problems with games using Easy Anti-Cheat services, such as Fortnite, which could cause Windows to restart unexpectedly. This issue was severe enough that Microsoft made the decision to pull the update and replace it with KB5063060 just one day after release. Some users reported that the update wouldn't appear in Windows Update, while others encountered error messages during installation attempts, such as "Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80073712)."Additionally, there have been reports of the update breaking Start Menu search functionality in some enterprise environments. Users have noted that after typing a search query, a loading bar appears but no results are ever displayed. Some IT professionals have found that this issue may be related to interactions with security software like BeyondTrust or similar network security solutions like Cloudflare WARP or Zscaler.Despite these issues, the update does provide important security fixes and system improvements that are valuable for maintaining system security and stability for those who can install it without encountering the reported problems.

Known Issues

• Noto fonts issue: Reports of blurry or unclear CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) text when displayed at 96 DPI (100% scaling) in Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. This occurs because the March 2025 Preview Update introduced Noto fonts for CJK languages as fallbacks, but limited pixel density at 96 DPI reduces clarity of CJK characters. Update delay with deferral policies: Devices in environments where IT admins use quality update (QU) deferral policies might experience delays in receiving the June 2025 Windows security update due to update metadata timestamp reflecting June 20, 2025, instead of the actual release date of June 10, 2025. Print to PDF might not work: After installing KB5055627, the Microsoft Print to PDF functionality might not work properly. The Microsoft Print to PDF printer might no longer appear under Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, and enabling the Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Feature might return error code 0x800f0922. Easy Anti-Cheat compatibility: Windows might restart unexpectedly when opening games that use the Easy Anti-Cheat service, which is used by popular games like Fortnite. This issue led Microsoft to pull KB5060842 and replace it with KB5063060. Start Menu search functionality: Some enterprise environments report that after installing KB5060842, the Start Menu search stops working. When typing a search query, a loading bar appears but no results are displayed. This may be related to interactions with security software like BeyondTrust, Cloudflare WARP, or Zscaler.

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