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Windows 11 Update Causes Domain Trust Issues for Users

Windows 11 Update Causes Domain Trust Issues for Users

First seen 17 Sep 2026, 08:50 UTC

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ThreatCluster September 17, 2026 at 09:56 UTC
  • Windows 11 KB5124008 update disrupts domain trust for enterprise users.
  • Machine Identity Isolation feature linked to login failures.
  • Microsoft offers a temporary workaround while investigating the issue.

Microsoft is investigating issues stemming from the Windows 11 KB5124008 security update, which is breaking domain trust relationships for some enterprise users. Affected users are unable to log in with valid domain credentials due to failures linked to the Machine Identity Isolation security feature, particularly when set to enforcement mode. Reports indicate that this issue affects a significant number of devices, with one administrator noting that 11 out of 256 devices lost domain trust after the update. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and provided a temporary workaround, advising administrators to disable the Machine Identity Isolation feature. The issue is primarily impacting enterprise systems running Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 versions. Microsoft is working on a permanent fix but has not yet released a timeline for resolution.

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2026-09-16
KB5124008 update released
Microsoft released the KB5124008 security update for Windows 11, which later caused domain trust issues.
BleepingComputer
2026-09-17
Microsoft shares workaround
Microsoft announced a temporary fix for the domain login issues caused by the September 2026 updates.
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