Microsoft has released an out-of-band cumulative update KB5085516 for Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update), which fixes a critical issue with signing into apps using a Microsoft account, including Teams, Edge, OneDrive, and Copilot. This cumulative package (build 26200.8039) is intended for Windows 11 25H2 (Windows 11 2025 Update) on x64 (amd64) and ARM64 processors and resolves bugs discovered after installing the previous update KB5079473 from March 10, 2026.
- Fixed Microsoft account sign-in. Resolved an issue where after installing updates from March 10, 2026 and later, some users could not sign into apps with a Microsoft account. Even with an active internet connection, an error appeared saying: no internet connection, which blocked access to Microsoft services, including Microsoft Teams (free version) and OneDrive. The issue only affected sign-in using Microsoft accounts — organizations using Microsoft Entra ID for authentication were not affected by this bug.
No known issues are reported for the current KB5085516 release at the time of publication, but Microsoft recommends carefully monitoring the system after installation, as the update is out-of-band and addresses the consequences of the previous patch.
Update KB5085516 is distributed via Windows Update for devices with Windows 11 that already have update KB5079473 installed. If you installed previous updates, only the new updates contained in this package will be downloaded and installed.
For automatic installation via Windows Update, go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. The package is also available for manual download from the Microsoft Update Catalog for users who prefer offline installation.
| Feature / Change | Performance Increase / Decrease | Optimization | PC Speed Impact | Gaming Optimization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Microsoft account sign-in (error “no internet connection” after March 10, 2026 updates) | 🟢 +5–15% faster sign-in to Microsoft apps (no repeated retries) | 🟢 High — removes broken network detection path; reduces unnecessary re-authentication loops | 🟢 Slight improvement — fewer background retry requests, lower CPU/network idle load | ⚪ No direct impact — issue affected Microsoft account sign-in, not game runtime |
Find and Change Settings
| Setting | Where to find | How to change |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft account sign-in | Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts | Install the latest Windows update to automatically resolve the issue. If sign-in still fails, open Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts, remove the affected Microsoft account, then select "Add account" and sign in again. This re-establishes the connection to Microsoft services like Microsoft Teams (free) and OneDrive. |
The last 10 Windows updates:
| Update | Build | Version | Windows | Channel | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KB5121132 | 28120.2760 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-08-21 |
| KB5124040 | 26220.9223 | 25H2 | Windows 11 | Beta | 2026-08-21 |
| KB5124042 | 26340.9233 | 26H2 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-08-21 |
| KB5121106 | 28020.2731 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Beta | 2026-08-17 |
| KB5121109 | 28120.2738 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-08-17 |
| KB5124036 | 26220.9202 | 25H2 | Windows 11 | Beta | 2026-08-17 |
| KB5124038 | 26340.9212 | 26H2 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-08-17 |
| KB5120996 | 28000.2796 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Preview | 2026-08-14 |
| KB5120998 | 26200.9267 | 25H2 | Windows 11 | Preview | 2026-08-14 |
| KB5120240 | 22631.7517 | 23H2 | Windows 11 | Stable | 2026-08-11 |