Windows 11 KB5077181 & KB5075941 cumulative updates released

Microsoft Releases Windows 11 February 2026 Patch Tuesday Update with Major New Features and Fixes

Microsoft has officially rolled out the February 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11, delivering critical security patches alongside a host of new features and bug fixes. The updates, KB5077181 for versions 25H2/24H2 and KB5075941 for version 23H2, are now available and mandatory for all users, as they address vulnerabilities discovered in recent months.

Key Highlights of the February 2026 Update

1. Security First: This update is crucial as it includes the February 2026 Patch Tuesday security patches, addressing vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise your system.

2. New Features Galore:

   • Cross-Device Resume: Now expanded to support more Android devices, allowing users to seamlessly continue activities like Spotify playback, working in Microsoft 365 apps, or browsing sessions from their Android phone to their PC.
   • Windows MIDI Services: Enhanced support for MIDI 1.0 and MIDI 2.0, including full WinMM and WinRT MIDI 1.0 support, shared MIDI ports, and performance improvements.
   • Narrator Enhancements: More control over how Narrator announces on-screen controls, allowing users to customize speech settings for a better experience.
   • Smart App Control (SAC): Users can now turn SAC on or off without requiring a clean install, helping block untrusted or potentially harmful apps.
   • Voice Access and Voice Typing: Streamlined setup for Voice Access and a new “Wait time before acting” setting in Voice Typing for improved recognition accuracy.
   • Windows Hello ESS: Now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors, extending secure sign-in options to desktops and other PCs.

3. Bug Fixes:

   • Gaming: Fixed an issue determining device eligibility for the full-screen gaming experience.
   • Networking: Resolved a problem preventing some devices from connecting to certain WPA3-Personal Wi-Fi networks.
   • Secure Boot: Improved targeting data for new Secure Boot certificates, ensuring a safe and phased rollout.

How to Install the Update

To install the update, navigate to Start > Settings > Windows Update and click on ‘Check for Updates’. Alternatively, you can manually download and install the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Build Numbers

After installing the update, Windows 11 25H2 will have its build number changed to Build 26200.7840 (or 26100.7840 for 24H2), and 23H2 will be updated to 226×1.6050.

No New Issues Reported

Microsoft has not identified any new issues with this month’s Patch Tuesday update, ensuring a smooth rollout for users.

Stay Updated

For more information on the February 2026 Patch Tuesday update, visit the Microsoft Support page.

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