Windows 11 KB5101650 & KB5099414 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5101650 and KB5099414 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features.

Today's updates are mandatory as they contain the July 2026 Patch Tuesday security patches for 571 vulnerabilities discovered in months.

You can install today's update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on 'Check for Updates .'

You can also manually download and install the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog .

This is the seventh 'Patch Tuesday' release in 2026, and it's based on 24H2, which means 25H2 gets the same update. There are no exclusive or special changes. You'll get the same fixes across the two versions of Windows 11.

After installing today's security updates, Windows 11 25H2 will have its build number changed to 26200.8875 25H2 and 26100.8875 (24H2), and 23H2 ( KB5099414 ) will be changed to 22631.7376.

With today's update, Microsoft is adding Point-in-Time restore for everyone, but enterprise customers will be given greater control.

Here's the full list of improvements and fixes:

[Widgets] New! A quieter, more focused Widgets experience helps reduce interruptions and improves default settings and notification controls:

[Accessibility] New! This update makes your screen easier to see and customizes your zoom experience:

New! When you hover over a file in File Explorer , commands such as Open file location and Ask Copilot appear as quick actions. This experience is now supported for work and school accounts (Entra ID). 1

Improves the speed and performance of File Explorer launch. 2

This update improves File Explorer responsiveness when mounting disk images.

The address bar now supports paths containing double backslashes and quotation marks (for example, C:\\Users\\user or "C:\Users\user"), improving compatibility with a wider range of inputs.

The address bar suggestion dropdown is more reliable and now consistently closes after an item is selected.

This update addresses an issue on File Explorer where OneDrive files could appear duplicated in the Favorites section.

This update includes several refinements to the Rename experience:

[Bluetooth] This update improves reliability and performance when connecting to and using Bluetooth devices:

New! Windows now keeps the microphone mute state in sync between the audio mixer and the Hands-Free Profile (HFP) for a more consistent experience with Bluetooth headphones with mute buttons or indicators.

Accessory compatibility workarounds: Improves compatibility with specific Bluetooth audio devices, helping AirPods appear faster in pairing mode and improving microphone reliability on Beats Studio Pro headphones.

Bluetooth audio stability:

Device management: Windows will no longer show a “Remove failed” message when attempting to remove Bluetooth devices if the Bluetooth radio is unavailable or has changed since pairing.

Settings experience: Improves stability when using the Bluetooth & devices settings page for a smoother, more consistent experience.

Connection reliability and responsiveness:

[Bluetooth and Phone Link] This update improves audio routing for calls made through a connected phone:

[Voice access and voice typing] **New!**⁠ You can now use voice access and voice typing in French, German, and Spanish. As you speak, your PC improves your text in real time. It corrects grammar, punctuation, and recognition errors, and helps improve clarity—even in the presence of background noise. This makes dictation smoother and reduces the need for manual edits. 3

[Audio] This update improves the reliability of the inbox HD Audio driver.

[Taskbar] This update improves the reliability of opening the Start when selecting the left edge of the taskbar when the icons in the taskbar are left-aligned.

[Printing] New! New printer installations use Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) by default when supported, simplifying setup and improving reliability. For details third-party driver deprecation, see End of Servicing Plan for Third-Party Printer Drivers on Windows . To control this behavior, use the toggle in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners > Default install printers using Windows Ready Print . For more information, see Introducing Windows Ready Print and modernized driver selection. For more information, see Introducing Windows Ready Print and Modernized Driver Selection .

[Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)] The update improves usage of WSL in mirrored networking mode with VPNs.

[Display and graphics]

[Location services] This update changes how some location settings are displayed in Settings > Privacy & Security > Location to help with clarity. When location services are turned off, settings like Default location and Allow location override don't immediately apply, since location information is not given to apps or services. These settings will now be greyed out when location services are off to reduce confusion over when they take effect.

[ ] This update improves the reliability of setting related group policies.

Microsoft is not aware of any new issues with this month's Patch Tuesday, largely because it's not a massive release compared to ones.

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