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(Updated) The April 2025 Windows security update is now available
MC1050815 · build prod-20251231-200323
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April 2025 security update for Windows 10/11 and Windows Server is now available, addressing security, quality, and DST changes; prompt installation is recommended.

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Updated April 9, 2025: This message was updated to reflect the current availability of Windows 10 2015 LTSB.

The April 2025 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained.
  
Highlights for the Windows 11, version 24H2 update: 
  • This security update includes improvements that were a part of update KB5053656 (released March 27, 2025).
  • This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates.
  • This update addresses an issue where machine passwords might not rotate correctly in the Identity Update Manager, which can result in user authentication issues.
  • This update adds support for the Aysen region in Chile Daylight Saving Time (DST) change in 2025. For more info about DST changes, see the Daylight Saving Time & Time Zone Blog.

Short on time? Watch our Windows 11 release notes video for this month's tips.

For instructions on how to install this update, see the KB for your operating system listed below: 

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