KB5066360—Security Update for Windows PowerShell on Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 (Hotpatch)
Applies To
Release Date:
9/09/2025
Version:
OS Build 26100.6569
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Improvements and fixes
This security update includes quality improvements. The following summary outlines key issues addressed by this update.
-
[Fix for PSDirect connections failing in Hotpatch devices] Addresses an issue in the September 2025 Windows Hotpatch update and the September 2025 Windows security update. This update includes security improvement, between host operating systems and guest virtual machine. It resolves a vulnerability that could allow unauthorized, non-administrator access during a brief window. It also improves reliability when older sessions shut down unexpectedly.
Note: If the guest virtual machine installs the September 2025 security update, Microsoft recommends applying this update.
If you've already installed previous updates, your device will download and install only the new updates included in this package.
Know issue in this update
Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.
How to get this update
Before you install this update
Microsoft combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the Hotpatch update. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are using Windows Update, the latest SSU installs with this update.
Install this update
To install this update, use one of the following Windows and Microsoft release channels.
|
Release Channels |
Available |
Next step |
|
Windows Update |
|
This update downloads and installs automatically from Windows Update and Microsoft Update. |
|
Catalog |
|
See the Windows Update option. |
|
Server Update Services |
|
See the Windows Update options. |
File information
The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the following attributes. This update might contain files for additional languages.
|
File name |
File version |
Date |
Time |
File size |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
38,912 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
35,840 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
38,400 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
40,448 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
44,032 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
39,936 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
37,376 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
51,200 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
34,816 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
34,304 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
364,544 |
|
System.Management.Automation.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
6,616,064 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
524,800 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
475,648 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
510,976 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
540,672 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
506,368 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
577,536 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
525,824 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
505,344 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
663,552 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
452,096 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
1:01 |
454,144 |
Note: Hotpatch is now generally available for Windows 11, version 24H2 (Arm64) devices. To get started, check the prerequisites, disable Compiled Hybrid PE (CHPE), and enroll the devices in a quality update policy with Hotpatch enabled. For more information, see prerequisites.
Improvements and fixes
This security update includes quality improvements. The following summary outlines key issues addressed by this update.
-
[Fix for PSDirect connections failing in Hotpatch devices] Addresses an issue in the September 2025 Windows Hotpatch update and the September 2025 Windows security update. This update includes security improvement, between host operating systems and guest virtual machine. It resolves a vulnerability that could allow unauthorized, non-administrator access during a brief window. It also improves reliability when older sessions shut down unexpectedly.
Note: If the guest virtual machine installs the September 2025 security update, Microsoft recommends applying this update.
If you've already installed previous updates, your device will download and install only the new updates included in this package.
Know issue in this update
Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.
How to get this update
Before you install this update
Microsoft combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the Hotpatch update. For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are using Windows Update, the latest SSU installs with this update.
To use Hotpatch updates, your device must meet the following requirements:
-
Windows 11 Enterprise, version 24H2 (Build 26100.4929 or later), with the current baseline update installed.
-
Microsoft Intune with a Hotpatch-enabled Windows quality update policy (see “Enroll Arm64 devices to receive Hotpatch updates").
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An eligible license: Windows 11 Enterprise E3 or E5, Microsoft 365 F3, Windows 11 Education A3 or A5, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, or Windows 365 Enterprise.
-
Virtualization-based security (VBS) enabled.
For more information, see Hotpatch prerequisites.
One-time setup: Disable CHPE (Compiled Hybrid Portable Executable)
To enable Hotpatch on Arm64 devices, you must also disable CHPE. CHPE is a compatibility layer that's not compatible with Hotpatch updates.
-
Use the DisableCHPE policy. Apply the following configuration service provider (CSP) setting via Microsoft Intune or Group Policy, then restart the device once. Learn more at System Policy CSP. ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Hotpatch/DisableCHPE = 1
-
Use registry keys. You can also set the following registry key value to 1, then restart the device once. HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\HotPatchRestrictions = 1
Your Arm64 devices are now Hotpatch ready! For more information, see DisableCHPE.
Enroll ARM64 devices to receive Hotpatch updates
To enroll devices to receive Hotpatch updates:
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Go to the Microsoft Intune admin center.
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Navigate to Devices > Windows updates > Quality updates.
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If you're creating a new policy, select Create Windows quality update policy. To edit an existing policy, select it from the list under Name. On the following screen, select Edit next to Settings.
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Next to Automatic update deployment settings, ensure that the option “When available, apply without restarting the device” is set to Allow.
-
Assign the policy to your Arm64 device group.
See the full guide at Enroll devices to receive Hotpatch updates.
Install this update
To install this update, use one of the following Windows and Microsoft release channels.
|
Release Channels |
Available |
Next step |
|
Windows Update |
|
This update downloads and installs automatically from Windows Update and Microsoft Update. |
|
Catalog |
|
See the Windows Update option. |
|
Server Update Services |
|
See the Windows Update option. |
File information
The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the following attributes. This update might contain files for additional languages.
|
File name |
File version |
Date |
Time |
File size |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
38,912 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
35,840 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
38,400 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
40,448 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
44,032 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
39,936 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
37,376 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
51,200 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
34,816 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
34,304 |
|
Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleHost.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
364,544 |
|
System.Management.Automation.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
6,616,064 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
524,800 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
475,648 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
510,976 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
540,672 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
506,368 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
577,536 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
525,824 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
505,344 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
663,552 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
452,096 |
|
System.Management.Automation.Resources.dll |
10.0.26100.6569 |
22-Aug-25 |
0:59 |
454,144 |
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