Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5106056, KB5101719, KB5099551 setup, recovery updates
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July 2026 Windows 11 Setup and Recovery EnhancementsOn July 14, Microsoft released updates improving setup and recovery for Windows 11 versions 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2.
Key FactsJul 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
- Dynamic updates improving setup binaries and the Windows Recovery Environment were issued for Windows 11 versions 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2 on July 14, 2026.
- The updates resolve a compatibility issue in OLE Automation caused by a June 2026 security patch affecting certain COM method calls.
- Changes to hotkey unregister and cleanup behavior may cause temporary disruptions in some built-in Windows apps’ keyboard shortcuts.
- These updates are delivered and installed automatically through the Windows Update service.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
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