Patch Tuesday 11 April 2023 updates are started delivering to different Windows versions. KB5025239, in this course, has come to Windows 11 version 22H2 with significant changes and fixes. This release increases the OS version to Windows 11 Build 22621.1555.
Full name of the release is 2023-04 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5025239) where x64 can be ARM64 depending on the device architecture. See – Windows 11 KB5023698 22000.1696 Update delivered to 21H2. Let’s see what is new in this rollout –
Table of Contents
KB5025239 Windows 11 22H2 changes, bug fixes
Here is the changelog –
Changes and improvements
- New! This update implements the new Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) as a Windows inbox feature. For more information, see By popular demand: Windows LAPS available now!
- This update addresses a compatibility issue. The issue occurs because of unsupported use of the registry.
Known Issues
| Applies to | Symptom | Workaround |
| IT admins | Kiosk device profiles that have enabled auto log on might not sign in automatically After installing updates rolled out on 10.01 2023, and later. Subsequent to Autopilot completing provisioning, affected devices will be stuck on the sign-in screen prompting for credentials. | The experts are working on a resolution and will roll out an update soon. |
| All users | Devices with certain third-party User Interface customization applications might not start up. These apps might trigger errors with explorer.exe that might reoccur several times in a loop. The known issue exerts influence on third-party UI customization apps like StartAllBack and ExplorerPatcher. These kinds of applications often use unsupported methods to render their customization and can end up with unintended results on the device. | Experts strongly suggest uninstalling any third-party User Interface customization application before installing this or later updates to prevent this issue. If your device is already facing this problem, you might need to ask for support from the developer of the app you are using. StartAllBack users should update the application to the latest version v3.5.6 or further.
They are currently investigating and will provide additional details when it is available. |
How to Download KB5025239 on Windows 11 and install
Before installing the April Patchday update, ensure the latest SSU aka Servicing update is 22621.1550 installed. Once done follow any of the below methods:
1] Using Auto Windows update
- Click Search.
- Type updates and press Enter.
- Click on Check for updates.
- Once the KB5025239 is downloaded you will see a prompt; click on Restart now option.
- The computer will reboot a couple of times to complete the installation.
2] Through manual method
- Navigate to KB5025239 download link.
- Find the correct file compatible with your computer and click on Download.
- On the page that appears, select the only link showing.
- After the Standalone copy of the Update is downloaded come back to the folder. You can see either of the following files:
- Double click on that and confirm the prompt.
- Finally, the cumulative update will be installed.
That’s all!!