KB5072033: Overview with user sentiment and feedback

Overview

This cumulative update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5072033), includes the latest security fixes and improvements, along with non-security updates from last month's optional preview release. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained. For information on Windows update terminology, see the different types of Windows software updates. To view the latest updates about this release, visit the Windows release health dashboard or the update history page for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2.

General Purpose

This security update contains fixes and quality improvements from KB5070311 (released December 1, 2025). The following summary outlines key issues addressed by this update. Also, included are available new features. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change:[Copilot] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where Ask Copilot didn't activate the Click to Do window as expected. The window now appears in the foreground when you share data with Copilot.[File Explorer (known issue)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where File Explorer briefly flashes white when you navigate between pages. This issue might occur after you install KB5070311.[Networking] Fixed: This update fixes an issue where external virtual switches lose their physical network adapter (NIC) bindings after a host restart. When this happens, the switches revert to internal mode, resulting in loss of network connectivity for virtual machines and blocking normal server operations.[PowerShell 5.1] Invoke-WebRequest now includes a confirmation prompt with a security warning of script execution risk. You can choose to continue or cancel the request. For additional details, see CVE-2025-54100 and KB5074596: PowerShell 5.1: Preventing script execution from web content.[System Components] The AppX Deployment Service (Appxsvc) has moved to Automatic startup type to improve reliability in some isolated scenarios.

General Sentiment

The general sentiment towards this update appears to be mixed. While it addresses several important issues, including fixes for Copilot, File Explorer, and networking problems, there are also some known issues reported by users.Some users have experienced system freezes and crashes after installing the update, particularly on older hardware that does not meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11. This suggests the update may not be fully compatible with all systems, leading to stability problems.Additionally, there are reports of issues with Windows Update itself, where the update fails to download or install properly, causing further frustration. Some users have had to resort to workarounds like disabling Wi-Fi or performing a repair install to resolve the problems.Overall, the update seems to provide valuable improvements, but the reported problems indicate Microsoft may need to address compatibility and reliability concerns to ensure a smoother rollout, especially for users with older or less powerful hardware.

Known Issues

• Password icon might be missing or invisible in the lock screen sign-in options- Mirror networking on Windows Subsystem for Linux might fail- RemoteApp sessions might fail to start on Azure Virtual Desktop

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