KB5066188: Overview with user sentiment and feedback
Last Updated August 20, 2025
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Overview
This article lists the fixes and quality improvements included in this out-of-band update for Windows 10, version 22H2, all editions. The update addresses an issue introduced by the August 2025 security update (KB5063709) in which attempts to reset and recover the device fail. The update is available as an optional update from Windows Update and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
General Purpose
The purpose of this update is to address a reset and recovery issue introduced by the August 2025 security update (KB5063709). Specifically, it fixes failures when users attempt to reset their PC or fix problems using Windows Update through the recovery options. The update is optional and should be installed only if the user has encountered this issue or plans to use the affected recovery methods.
General Sentiment
The general sentiment towards this update is positive as it aims to resolve a critical issue affecting system recovery. Microsoft has not reported any significant issues with this update itself, which indicates a high level of confidence in its stability. However, users should remain cautious and ensure they understand the implications of applying this update, especially if they rely on the affected recovery methods.
Known Issues
Currently, there are no known issues with this update itself. However, users should be aware of the issue it addresses: attempts to reset and recover the device may fail when using the recovery options after installing the August 2025 security update (KB5063709).
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