KB5070773: Overview with user sentiment and feedback

Overview

This out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11 version 24H2 and 25H2 includes quality improvements and security fixes. The update addresses an issue where USB devices, such as keyboards and mice, did not function in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) after installing a previous security update. It also includes updates for various AI components used in Windows Copilot+.

General Purpose

The key purpose of this update is to fix the USB input issues in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) that were introduced by a previous security update. This prevented users from being able to navigate the recovery options using their keyboard and mouse. The update also includes security fixes and improvements from the October 14, 2025 security update (KB5066835). Additionally, it updates several AI components used in the Windows Copilot+ feature, though these updates will only apply to Copilot+ PCs and not standard Windows 11 installations.

General Sentiment

The general sentiment around this update is positive, as it resolves an important issue that was preventing users from accessing the Windows recovery environment. The update is seen as necessary to ensure Windows 11 systems can be properly recovered in the event of issues. However, some users have reported continued problems with the WinRE environment even after installing this update, suggesting the fix may not be fully effective in all cases. There are also concerns that the AI component updates, while not applicable to standard Windows 11, could introduce other stability issues. Overall, the update is viewed as an important fix, but with some lingering doubts about its comprehensive resolution of the WinRE problems.

Known Issues

• Some Digital TV and Blu-ray/DVD apps might not play protected content as expected after installing previous updates, showing copyright protection errors, frequent playback interruptions, unexpected stops, or black screens. This issue is addressed in later updates.- After installing previous updates, server-side applications that rely on HTTP.sys might experience issues with incoming connections, causing IIS websites to fail to load. This issue is also addressed in a later update.- The password icon might be missing or invisible in the lock screen sign-in options after installing previous updates. Microsoft is working to resolve this issue.

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