March 16, 2026—Hotpatch KB5084897 (OS Builds 26200.7984 and 26100.7984) Out-of-band
Applies To
Release Date:
16/3/2026
Version:
OS Builds 26200.7984 and 26100.7984
This out-of-band update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5084897) incudes fixes and improvements. To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained. For information on Windows update terminology, see the different types of Windows software updates.
To view the latest updates about this release, visit the Windows release health dashboard or the update history page for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2.
Improvements and fixes
The following summary outlines key issues addressed by this out-of-band update. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change.
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[Bluetooth] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where Bluetooth devices may not appear on the Bluetooth & devices page in Windows Settings or in Quick Settings, even if the devices are connected and functioning as expected. This issue could also prevent users from adding new devices because available devices did not appear in the list for connection.
Note: This hotpatch update is offered only to hotpatch‑enabled devices. No action is required for devices that receive standard Windows updates. This hotpatch update will install and take effect without requiring you to restart the device. For more information see Hotpatch updates.
If you've already installed previous updates, your device will download and install only the new updates included in this package.
Known issues 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.
If you are using Windows Update, the latest SSU installs with this update.
Install this update
To install this out-of-band update, use one of the following Windows and Microsoft release channels.
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Release Channels |
Available |
Next step |
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Windows Update |
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This update downloads and installs automatically from Windows update. |
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Catalog |
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See the other options. |
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Server Update Services |
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See the other options. |
File information
For a list of the files provided in this update, download the file information for out-of-band update 5084897.
For a list of the files provided in the servicing stack update, download the file information for the SSU (KB5083532) - version 26100.8035.
Note: Hotpatch is now generally available for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 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.
The following summary outlines key issues addressed by this out-of-band update. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change.
-
[Bluetooth] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where Bluetooth devices may not appear on the Bluetooth & devices page in Windows Settings or in Quick Settings, even if the devices are connected and functioning as expected. This issue could also prevent users from adding new devices because available devices did not appear in the list for connection.
Note: This hotpatch update is offered only to hotpatch‑enabled devices. No action is required for devices that receive standard Windows updates. This hotpatch update will install and take effect without requiring you to restart the device. For more information see Hotpatch updates.
If you've already installed previous updates, your device will download and install only the new updates included in this package.
Known issues 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.
If you are using Windows Update, the latest SSU installs with this update.
To use Hotpatch updates, your device must meet the following requirements:
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Windows 11 Enterprise, version 25H2 or 24H2 (Build 26100.4929 or later), with the current baseline update installed.
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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.
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Virtualization-based security (VBS) enabled.
For more information, see Hotpatch prerequisites.
One-time setup: Disable CHPE to enable Hotpatch on Arm64
To enable hotpatching on Arm64 devices, you must also disable CHPE. CHPE is a compatibility layer that's not compatible with Hotpatch updates.
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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
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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.
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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 out-of-band update, use one of the following Windows and Microsoft release channels.
|
Release Channels |
Available |
Next step |
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Windows Update |
|
This update downloads and installs automatically from Windows update. |
|
Catalog |
|
See the other options. |
|
Server Update Services |
|
See the other options. |
File information
For a list of the files provided in this update, download the file information for out-of-band update 5084897.
For a list of the files provided in the servicing stack update, download the file information for the SSU (KB5083532) - version 26100.8035.
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