Microsoft rolls out emergency repair for Home windows Replace problem

Microsoft has begun rolling out replace KB5072753, a brand new emergency out-of-band patch for Home windows 11 that fixes a bug that was launched in November’s KB5068966 replace. The bug in query brought about Home windows Replace to attempt to set up the identical replace again and again, although it was already put in.

Microsoft describes the issue as follows: “After you put in the November 2025 Hotpatch replace (KB5068966) on Home windows 11, model 25H2, Home windows Replace would possibly obtain and set up the replace once more. This doesn’t have an effect on performance. Solely the replace historical past will present the most recent set up time.”

In keeping with BleepingComputer, replace KB5068966 is absolutely changed by the newer out-of-band replace KB5072753, so if you happen to set up the latter, you don’t want to put in the previous as properly. Home windows 11 customers don’t have to take any motion themselves, as Microsoft will robotically roll out KB5072753 to all Home windows 11 25H2 machines through Home windows Replace.

Microsoft has not too long ago issued a number of emergency fixes for its working methods, however there are nonetheless many bugs remaining to be fastened.