Microsoft released the KB5072753 out-of-band update to fix a recurring reinstall issue caused by the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch on Windows 11 25H2. The update also includes security improvements and supersedes previous patches, ensuring smoother update management. #KB5068966 #KB5072753 #Windows11
Keypoints
- Microsoft released the KB5072753 out-of-band update to address a reinstallation bug.
- The bug caused the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch to repeatedly reinstall on Windows 11 systems.
- This update includes security fixes and replaces all previous updates for affected versions.
- Customers are advised to deploy KB5072753 if they haven’t already installed the November hotpatch.
- Microsoft also released emergency updates for Windows 10 to fix installation errors and support warnings.