Microsoft has released cumulative update KB5101650 for Windows 11 version 25H2 (2025 Update) as part of the July 2026 Patch Tuesday. The build number is 26200.8875. The main focus of the update is on strengthening security: this month, 570 vulnerabilities have been closed, including three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. The patch also includes all fixes and improvements from the preliminary update KB5095093 (Build 26200.8737).
- Restore to a point in time. A quick PC rollback feature to automatic restore points has been implemented to increase system stability.
- Pause updates. A convenient interface with a calendar has appeared in Windows Update, allowing you to postpone the installation of updates for up to 35 days.
- Updated widgets. The widgets panel has been refined to reduce the number of distracting elements on the desktop.
- Color tint and Magnifier. In the Accessibility section, the operation of the Magnifier has been improved and a color tint setting for the screen has been added.
- File Explorer. Quick actions have been optimized and File Explorer launch has been accelerated.
- Bluetooth and LE Audio. The reliability of Bluetooth connections has been increased and LE Audio support has been improved.
- Phone Link. Audio routing for calls through the Phone Link app has been improved.
- Voice access and voice typing. Support for French, German, and Spanish languages has been added.
- IPP printer installation. The IPP protocol is now used for printer installation by default.
- Touchpad. The ability to configure the right-click zone size on the touchpad has been added.
- Emoji panel. As part of the standard deployment, the Emoji panel has been updated: GIPHY is now used instead of Tenor.
- Secure Boot. The list of devices that can automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates has been expanded. Their deployment through Windows Update will continue in the coming months on supported PCs and unmanaged enterprise devices. High-confidence targeting data for new Secure Boot certificates has also been added.
Known issues and important changes in this update:
- Third-party applications. An issue that appeared after installing the June security update KB5095091 has been fixed. Some applications using OLE Automation to interact with Microsoft Office could not launch Office or open documents.
- Hotkeys. Behavior when unregistering and clearing key combinations has been changed. In rare cases, some built-in Windows functions may temporarily stop responding to certain combinations. Restarting the application usually helps.
- Task management. at.exe and schedcli.dll can no longer be used to manage AT Time and ATSvc servers. Microsoft recommends moving away from ATServer, which is disabled by default in Windows Server 2012. In future versions of Windows, AT.exe and ATServer will be removed. Use schtasks.exe, PowerShell ScheduledTasks commands, or the TaskSchedulerService interface instead.
- Network. Security requirements for TDI transport registration have been strengthened. Applications using sockets through unregistered third-party TDI transports may stop working after installing the update. Registered transports are not affected by this change.
- RDP security. Support for SHA-2 certificate fingerprints has been added for trusted RDP publishers. SHA-1 is still retained for compatibility, but will be removed in the future. Microsoft recommends switching to SHA-256 or a stronger algorithm as soon as possible.
This update also fixes the display of the file name when deleting to the Recycle Bin, and improves the Start menu and notification icons on the Taskbar.
Cumulative update KB5101650 for PCs installs automatically through Windows Update. To manually check, go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. You can also download the standalone installer from the official Microsoft Update Catalog website for manual installation.
| Feature / Change | Performance Impact (Speed/FPS) | Optimization / Efficiency | Gaming Optimization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restore to a point in time (Quick rollback) | 🟢 Slight improvement (reduces downtime after failed updates, restoring system to a clean state faster) | 🟢 High (avoids lengthy OS reinstallation, preserves optimal system configuration) | ⚪ No direct impact (can rescue a non-booting gaming system) |
| Pause updates for up to 35 days | 🟢 Situation-based boost (prevents background update processes from consuming CPU/Disk during gameplay) | 🟢 High user control (allows scheduling updates outside of intensive work/gaming sessions) | 🟢 Positive (eliminates sudden FPS drops and latency spikes caused by background update checks) |
| Updated widgets (reduced distractions) | 🟢 Very minor (lighter panel reduces background RAM/CPU usage slightly) | 🟡 Low (decluttering desktop focus aids user efficiency) | 🟢 Very minor (fewer desktop overlay elements can reduce game stutter when toggling to desktop) |
| Color tint and Magnifier improvements | ⚪ No impact | ⚪ No impact | ⚪ No impact |
| File Explorer (optimized actions, faster launch) | 🟢 Minor (faster launch reduces system freeze when browsing game folders) | 🟢 Medium (better memory management for explorer.exe speeds general task execution) | 🟡 Low (snappier file browsing for mod management or game library navigation) |
| Bluetooth and LE Audio reliability | ⚪ No core performance impact | 🟢 Medium (low-energy audio reduces battery drain on laptops/controllers slightly) | 🟢 Medium (more stable wireless audio eliminates audio crackling/stutter during games) |
| Phone Link audio routing improvements | ⚪ No PC performance impact | 🟡 Low (streamlines audio source management) | ⚪ No impact |
| Voice access and typing (French/German/Spanish) | ⚪ No impact | 🟡 Low (hands-free input can speed up specific non-gaming workflows) | ⚪ No impact |
| IPP printer installation by default | ⚪ No impact | 🟢 Medium (faster driverless installation frees system resources) | ⚪ No impact |
| Touchpad right-click zone configuration | ⚪ No impact | 🟡 Low (precision input reduces misclick correction time) | ⚪ No impact |
| Emoji panel (GIPHY integration) | ⚪ No impact | ⚪ No impact | ⚪ No impact |
| Secure Boot certificate expansion | ⚪ No performance impact | 🟢 High (automated updates prevent boot failures) | 🟢 Anti-cheat compatibility (ensures Secure Boot integrity for games with strict anti-tamper) |
| Fix: Third-party apps (OLE Automation bug KB5095091) | 🟢 Restored (prevents hangs when Office-dependent launchers crash, keeping system responsive) | 🟢 High fix (critical workflow restoration without workarounds) | 🟡 Medium (fixes game launchers/add-ons failing to open Office documents for mods/configs) |
| Change: Hotkeys clearing behavior | 🟡 Neutral/Variable (rare temporary unresponsiveness may slow down quick toggles until restart) | 🟡 Low (potential disruption to macro efficiency) | 🔴 Minor risk (rare loss of overlay or recording hotkeys until app restart) |
| Deprecation: at.exe / ATSvc (Task management) | ⚪ No impact (modern task scheduler is equally fast) | 🟢 High (consolidation to modern schtasks.exe reduces legacy overhead) | ⚪ No impact |
| Network: TDI transport registration strengthening | ⚪ No impact | 🟢 High (prevents instability from rogue network filters) | 🔴 Risk (rare, but unregistered third-party network tools for game acceleration may break) |
| RDP security: SHA-2 certificate support | ⚪ No impact | 🟢 High (stronger encryption with minimal handshake overhead difference) | 🟡 Low (safer game streaming from home PC without lag penalty) |
Official announcement on the Microsoft website.
The last 10 Windows updates:
| Update | Build | Version | Windows | Channel | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KB5126657 | 19045.7807 | 22H2 (ESU) | Windows 10 | Stable | 2026-10-13 |
| KB5126653 | 22631.7652 | 23H2 | Windows 11 | Stable | 2026-10-13 |
| KB5127646 | 28000.3231 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Stable | 2026-10-13 |
| KB5127648 | 26300.9711 | 26H2 | Windows 11 | Stable | 2026-10-13 |
| KB5127757 | 28120.3181 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-10-07 |
| KB5127758 | 26220.9606 | 25H2 | Windows 11 | Beta | 2026-10-07 |
| KB5127754 | 28020.3172 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Beta | 2026-10-07 |
| KB5127753 | 26340.9616 | 26H2 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-10-07 |
| KB5124192 | 28120.3151 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Experimental | 2026-10-02 |
| KB5124196 | 28020.3142 | 26H1 | Windows 11 | Beta | 2026-10-02 |