Original publish date:Â October 29, 2025
KB ID:Â 5071418
Windows updates help keep your device secure, reliable, and up to date. To make updates information clearer and easier to understand, we’ve introduced a simplified and standardized titling system for a range of updates.
What's changing
The new format is designed with users in mind. Update titles are now:
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More intuitive and consistent.
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Easier to read and understand.
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Focused on the most relevant details.
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We’ve removed unnecessary technical elements such as platform architecture or date prefixes, while keeping identifiers like the KB number and build or version.Â
Examples of updated titles
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Update type |
Simplified title |
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Monthly security updates |
Security Update (KB5034123) (26100.4747) |
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Monthly preview non-security updates |
Preview Update (KB5062660) (26100.4770) |
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.NET Framework security updates |
.NET Framework Security Update (KB5056579) |
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.NET Framework non-security updates |
.NET Framework Preview Update (KB5056579) |
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Driver updates |
Logitech Driver Update (123.331.1.0) |
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AI component updates |
Phi Silica AI Component Update (KB5064650) (1.2507.793.0) |
Note: These examples highlight some of the changes in the new simplified title format. They represent part of the changes and don’t reflect the full range of updates.
Where you'll see these titles
You’ll see the new update titles in:
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Settings > Windows Update
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Settings > Windows Update > Update history
If you deploy updates through Microsoft Update Catalog or Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), most titles remain unchanged. For example:Â 2025-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 11, version 25H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5066835) (26200.6899).
Windows feature update titles also remain the same.
Scope and compatibility
This title simplification applies to:
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Windows OS quality updates (monthly security and non-security preview updates)
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.NET Framework updates
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Driver updates
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AI component updates
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Visual Studio updates
Why this matters
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​​​​​​​Improved readability for users reviewing updates in Windows Settings or Update history.
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Predictable formatting for OEMs and partners integrating with servicing tools.
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Better alignment with modern UI and accessibility standards, reducing ambiguity and supporting productivity.
