Microsoft releases emergency updates to fix Windows recovery
What’s new: Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band updates to address issues with Windows reset and recovery operations that arose after the August 2025 security updates. The problematic updates include KB5063875, KB5063709, and KB5063877, affecting Windows 10 and older versions of Windows 11.
Who’s affected
Users of Windows 10 (22H2, Enterprise LTSC 2021, IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021, Enterprise LTSC 2019, IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019) and Windows 11 (23H2, 22H2) are impacted, particularly those attempting to reset or recover their devices.
What to do
- Install the emergency updates KB5066189, KB5066188, or KB5066187 instead of the August 2025 security updates if you have not yet deployed them.
- These updates are available through Windows Update, Windows Update for Business, or the Microsoft Update Catalog.
