Summary. This update automatically applies Safe OS Dynamic Update to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) on a running PC to address a security vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass BitLocker encryption by using WinRE.For more information, see CVE-2024-20666.

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Windows 10, version 22H2 update history; July 23, 2024—KB5040525 (OS Build 19045.4717) Preview; July 9, 2024—KB5040427 (OS Builds 19044.4651 and 19045.4651)

IMPORTANT This update is not needed and will not be offered if your Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) meets any of the following conditions: If the WinRE recovery partition does not have sufficient free space.

If you installed earlier updates, only the new updates contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device. For more information about security vulnerabilities, please refer to the Security Update Guide and the July 2024 Security Updates. Windows Server 2022 servicing stack update (KB5040571) - 20348.2571

If you installed earlier updates, only the new updates contained in this package will be downloaded and installed on your device. For more information about security vulnerabilities, please refer to the Security Update Guide website and the July 2024 Security Updates.. Windows 11 servicing stack update (KB5039333)- 26100.998

Windows 10, version 22H2 update history; July 23, 2024—KB5040525 (OS Build 19045.4717) Preview; July 9, 2024—KB5040427 (OS Builds 19044.4651 and 19045.4651)

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Devices running Windows 11 version 22H2 and older. If you're running Windows 11 version 22H2 and older, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 or any other earlier OS version, your device will not be affected by the MSDT Troubleshooter retirement.

Note: If a compatibility issue has been identified on your device that would disrupt your experience using Windows 11, we will temporarily delay your upgrade until the issue is resolved.Compatibility safeguard holds help ensure you have the best experience possible when upgrading and your productivity is not disrupted if critical apps or drivers are not yet compatible.