The October 2025 Windows security update is now available
The October 2025 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. Highlights for the Windows 11, version 25H2 update: This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5065789 (released September 29, 2025). This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system. This update addresses an issue that caused the print preview screen to stop responding in Chromium-based browsers. This update addresses an issue that occurred when users signed in to a Windows device using only a Gamepad at the lock screen. If no other input methods—such as touch or fingerprint—were used during sign-in, apps and games did not respond to input afterward. ​​​​​​​ This update addresses an issue that affects the setup process for Windows Hello face recognition when using USB infrared camera modules. Users were unable to complete setup due to a persistent error message, such as “Make sure your face is centered in the frame.” ​​​​​​​ Short on time? Watch our Windows 11 release notes video for this month’s tips. For instructions on how to install this update, see the KB for your operating system listed below: Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2: KB5066835 Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2: KB5066793 Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024: Hotpatch Baseline Windows 10, versions 22H2 and 21H2: KB5066791 Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 and Windows Server 2019: KB5066586 Windows 10 LTSB 2016 and Windows Server 2016: KB5066836 Windows 10 LTSB 2015: KB5066837 Windows Server 2025: KB5066835 Windows Server 2025 Datacenter: Azure Edition: Hotpatch Baseline Windows Server 2022: KB5066782 Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition: Hotpatch Baseline Windows Server 2012 R2: Monthly Rollup: KB5066873 Windows Server 2012: Monthly Rollup: KB5066875 Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1: Monthly Rollup: KB5066872 / Security Only: KB5066876 Windows Server 2008 SP2: Monthly Rollup: KB5066874 / Security Only: KB5066877 Message ID: MC1172445
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