KB5062170: Overview with user sentiment and feedback

Overview

This is an out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, released in May 2025. The update addresses a specific recovery error (0xc0000098) that some users encountered while installing the May 2025 Windows security update (KB5058405). This update is cumulative, meaning it includes all improvements and fixes from the May 2025 Windows non-security preview update (KB5058502) along with the resolution for this specific issue.

General Purpose

The primary purpose of this update is to resolve a critical installation issue affecting the May 2025 security update. It specifically targets systems experiencing recovery errors with error code 0xc0000098 during the installation of KB5058405. The update is particularly important for environments running virtual desktop infrastructure, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, and on-premises virtual machines hosted on Citrix or Hyper-V. The update also includes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is essential for reliable Windows update installation.

General Sentiment

The sentiment around this update appears generally positive as it addresses a specific installation issue that was preventing some users from successfully installing important security updates. The update is particularly well-received by IT administrators managing virtual desktop environments, as it provides a direct solution to a known problem. However, some users may be concerned about the need for yet another update to fix issues with a previous update installation.

Known Issues

• Noto fonts issue affecting CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) text display at 96 DPI in Chromium-based browsers
• Text appears blurry or unclear when displayed at 100% scaling
• Temporary workaround requires increasing display scaling to 125% or 150%

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