KB5068221: Overview with user sentiment and feedback
Last Updated October 31, 2025
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Overview
The KB5068221 update, scheduled for release on September 22, 2025, is an out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. This update includes cumulative security fixes and quality improvements from the September 9, 2025, security update (KB5065426), along with updates to the servicing stack and AI components. It addresses issues in Microsoft Office applications running in Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) environments and includes updates for the Windows 11 servicing stack.
General Purpose
The primary purpose of the KB5068221 update is to provide cumulative security fixes and quality improvements for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. It includes updates to the servicing stack, which ensures a robust and reliable system for installing updates. Additionally, it addresses specific issues in Microsoft Office applications running in App-V environments and updates AI components for Windows Copilot+ PCs.
General Sentiment
The general sentiment towards KB5068221 is cautiously optimistic. While the update aims to resolve known issues and improve system performance, it also introduces some known issues. The improvements in security and quality are positively received, but users should be aware of the potential disruptions caused by the known issues. Overall, the update is seen as a step forward, albeit with some caution due to the reported problems.
Known Issues
Known issues in this update include:
- SMBv1 protocol connectivity issues where users may fail to connect to shared files and folders using the Server Message Block (SMB) v1 protocol on NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT). This issue can occur if either the SMB client or the SMB server has the September 2025 security update installed.
- Active Directory replication failures in Windows Server 2025 due to duplicate entries in schema objects, causing a schema mismatch error.
- Incomplete synchronization of large AD security groups exceeding 10,000 members when using Active Directory directory synchronization (DirSync).
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