KB5095093

Microsoft has released the preliminary cumulative update KB5095093 (build 26200.8737) for Windows 11 version 25H2 (2025 Update) based on x64 (amd64) and ARM64 processors. The update includes gradually rolled out improvements and fixes aimed at enhancing stability, performance, and user experience, including AI-based features and platform development.

• Point-in-time restore for Windows. A new flexible restore feature allows you to quickly roll back your PC — including apps, settings, and personal files — to one of the recent automatic restore points. This reduces downtime and simplifies troubleshooting when failures occur. Learn more in the Point-in-time restore for Windows document.
• Update pause calendar in Windows Update. In the Windows Update settings (Settings > Windows Update), a calendar interface has appeared where you can pause updates by selecting an end date — for up to 35 days. The pause can be extended by selecting another end date, and updates can be paused again as needed.
• Quiet and focused Widgets experience. Widgets no longer open on hover. Notifications and taskbar icons are collapsed by default, and the icons themselves use Windows accent colors. On first use, Widgets open on the dashboard by default. New users see a simplified lock screen experience, where Weather is the only default widget. Widgets can be customized to your liking via Settings in the navigation bar. Dashboard icons show the notification count and are automatically cleared after leaving the dashboard. Some default values are preserved based on usage, while others change to reduce interruptions. The reliability, responsiveness, and visual quality of Widgets have been improved.
• Color screen tint in Accessibility. Applies a full-screen color layer to reduce eye strain and improve readability. You can choose one of the preset colors, adjust the intensity, or enable it automatically. The feature is available under Settings > Accessibility.
• Magnifier improvements. You can now input the zoom percentage directly and change it with a step right in the Magnifier window for more precise and flexible control. The zoom increment step can now be changed directly from the Magnifier panel, without going into Windows Settings.
• Quick actions on File Explorer Home page. When hovering over a file on the File Explorer Home page, quick actions are now displayed — Open file location and Ask Copilot. This capability is now also supported for work and school accounts (Entra ID). The feature is not available in the European Economic Area.
• File Explorer address bar improvement. The address bar now supports paths with double backslashes and quotation marks (for example, C:\Users\user or "C:\Users\user") — compatibility with more input formats has been improved.
• Address bar suggestion dropdown fix. The dropdown list has become more reliable — it now closes consistently after selecting an item.
• OneDrive file duplication fix in Favorites. Fixed an issue on the File Explorer Home page where OneDrive files could be duplicated in the Favorites section.
• File renaming fixes. Fixed an issue where text was repeatedly selected when renaming items in folder views, and an issue where a case change in the file name did not immediately appear in folder views for items stored locally or in the cloud.
• Bluetooth microphone mute state synchronization. Windows now synchronizes the microphone mute state between the audio mixer and the Hands-Free Profile (HFP) for a more consistent experience with Bluetooth headsets that have microphone mute buttons or indicators.
• Bluetooth audio device compatibility improvement. AirPods appear faster in pairing mode, and microphone reliability on Beats Studio Pro has been improved.
• Bluetooth audio stability and quality improvement. Improved Bluetooth audio stability with specific PC manufacturer drivers (error 0x9F). Improved the quality and reliability of voice calls through classic audio devices with Hands-Free Profile (HFP). Improved LE Audio streaming reliability after disconnection and reconnection. Reduced the time before sound playback starts on LE Audio accessories when using the microphone.
• Reliable Bluetooth device removal. Removing Bluetooth devices works more reliably when the Bluetooth radio is turned off or changed after pairing — the "Failed to remove" message appears less often.
• Bluetooth settings page stability improvement. The Settings > Bluetooth & devices page works more smoothly and consistently.
• Bluetooth reconnection time reduction. Reduced the reconnection time for classic Bluetooth audio devices after Windows resumes from hibernation. Improved reliability when disconnecting LE Audio accessories — for example, when another device, like a phone, connects.
• Audio routing improvement for Phone Link. During an outgoing call dialed from the paired phone, audio stays on the phone during ringing and is transferred to the PC only when answered from the PC. When Do Not Disturb mode is enabled in Windows, the incoming call sound from the paired phone no longer plays on the PC.
• Voice access and voice typing in French, German, and Spanish. As you speak, the PC improves the text in real time: corrects grammar, punctuation, and recognition errors, and enhances clarity even with background noise. This makes dictation smoother and reduces the need for manual corrections. Available on Copilot+ PCs.
• In-box HD Audio driver reliability improvement. Improved the audio subsystem operation.
• Start menu invocation reliability improvement. Improved the reliability of invoking the Start menu when clicking the left edge of the Taskbar when taskbar icons are aligned to the left.
• GIF provider change for the Emoji Panel. The Emoji Panel (Win + period) now uses GIPHY as the GIF provider — browsing and sharing GIFs has become smoother after the discontinuation of Tenor support.
• Networking improvements for virtualized environments. Confidential Virtual Machines (CVM) now use SR-IOV hardware acceleration by default to increase network throughput, and a network configuration error in Hyper-V nested virtualization has been fixed for reliable VM network provisioning. What is SR-IOV? Are you interested? Read the description.
• Windows networking stack reliability improvement. Reduced the number of system crashes (blue screen) related to Wi-Fi power management, and improved cellular connectivity (WWAN), including IPv6 VPN support. Also improved compatibility with third-party VPN software and SR-IOV configurations on server hardware. Network adapter settings and bindings are now preserved during OS upgrades.
• IPP protocol printer installation by default. New printer installations now use the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) by default when supported — this simplifies setup and improves reliability. The behavior can be changed using a toggle under Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners > Install printers by default using Windows Ready Print. Details on the deprecation of third-party drivers can be found in the End of Servicing Plan for Third-Party Printer Drivers on Windows document.
• WSL usage improvement. Improved the use of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in mirrored networking mode with VPN.
• Rendering and color profile reliability improvement. Improved rendering reliability of content when scrolling in certain applications stretched across multiple monitors. Improved the reliability and preservation of applied color profiles.
• Location settings display change. When location services are turned off, the Default location and Allow location override settings are displayed as inactive — to eliminate confusion about when they take effect. This change is located under Settings > Privacy & security > Location.
• Search Group Policy application reliability improvement. Improved Search operation with Group Policies.
• Right-click zone size setting on touchpad. The size of the right-click zone can now be configured under Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad. Options available are Default, Small, Medium, and Large. If the device manufacturer provides a setting through their own app, a Custom option will appear. The setting is only available on touchpads with a pressable surface. Also, improved recognition of English characters during Japanese handwriting input.
• Overall system reliability improvement. Made changes to improve explorer.exe reliability — including on sign-in and lock screens when using third-party credential providers. Reduced the likelihood of empty gray placeholders appearing instead of icons on the Taskbar. Improved the reliability of navigating to the File Explorer Home page during OneDrive synchronization. Improved explorer.exe reliability when switching between multiple desktops. Improved application launch reliability when shell extensions are installed. Fixed issues with acrylic blur effects in the Start menu, Settings, and on the lock screen.
• Device coverage expansion for new Secure Boot certificates. As part of Windows quality updates, additional high-confidence targeting data has been added, expanding the coverage of devices that automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates. Certificates are delivered only after receiving a sufficient number of successful installation signals, ensuring a controlled phased rollout.
• Secured Netlogon connections improvement. Improved secured Netlogon connections between domain controllers — connections from a domain member server to domain controllers configured before 2025 are now successfully established.
• Network share connection improvement. Connections used by applications and system functions, such as the NetUseAdd function, now work more reliably — including unauthenticated connections (null session).
• Start menu operation improvement. Newly installed or removed apps now appear without needing to log out or restart. This primarily affects apps that create a folder in the Start menu with multiple shortcuts.
• Taskbar notification icon display improvement. Notification counters and the icons themselves now update correctly, making it easier to stay informed of new activity.

To install the update, go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. A system restart is required to complete the installation. After the update, the Windows 11 build number will change to 26200.8737.

If update KB5095093 deleted your files, you can download the Recuva program, which can quickly restore files after a possible failure.

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