Win Update KB5085516 Windows 11 Out-of-band Update build 26100.8039 (24H2) and 26200.8039 (25H2) - March 21


UPDATE 3.26:


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March 21, 2026 - KB5085516 (OS Builds 26200.8039 and 26100.8039) Out-of-band​


This out-of-band update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5085516) is cumulative. It includes updates from previous security and non-security releases, along with an additional fix. 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

This OOB contains quality improvements from KB5079473 (released March 10, 2026). The following summary outlines key issues addressed by this update. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change.
  • [Microsoft account sign in] Fixed: After you install the Windows update released on or after March 10, 2026, some users might experience an issue signing in to apps with a Microsoft account. Even when the device has a working Internet connection, a “no Internet” error appears during sign in and prevents access to Microsoft services and apps such as Microsoft Teams Free and OneDrive.

    Note: Only sign ins using Microsoft accounts are affected. Businesses using Microsoft Entra ID for app authentication will not experience this issue.
This update is offered through Windows Update for devices running Windows 11 that have already installed KB5079473. It is also available for manual download from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Devices with Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available turned on will receive this update automatically. If this setting is turned off, you can install the update manually by going to Settings > Windows Update and selecting Download & install.

Note: IT administrators using Microsoft Intune or Windows Autopatch should follow the guidance below for installing the OOB update via Windows Update.

AI Components

This release updates the following AI components:

AI ComponentVersion
Image Search1.2602.1451.0
Content Extraction1.2602.1451.0
Semantic Analysis1.2602.1451.0

Windows 11 servicing stack update (KB5083532)- 26100.8035

This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) ensure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates. To learn more about SSUs, see Simplifying on-premises deployment of servicing stack updates.

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 latest cumulative update (LCU). For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates.

Install this update

To install this update, use one of the following Windows and Microsoft release channels.

AvailableNext Step
Included
Open Start > Settings Update & Security > Windows Update. In the Optional updates available area, you will find the link to download and install available updates.

Check for optional updates
Included
To install this release from the Microsoft Update Catalog, select the option that matches your device architecture (arm64 or x64), and then follow the instructions.

If you want to remove the LCU

Before you decide to remove the LCU, see Understanding the risks: Why you should not uninstall security updates.

To remove the LCU after installing the combined SSU and LCU package, use the DISM/Remove-Package command line option with the LCU package name as the argument. You can find the package name by using this command: DISM /online /get-packages.

Running Windows Update Standalone Installer (wusa.exe) with the /uninstall switch on the combined package will not work because the combined package contains the SSU. You cannot remove the SSU from the system after installation.

File information

For a list of the files provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update 5085516.

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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What do you think the Windows Insider Program is for if it isn't testing?
Of course it's for testing, but part of the concept ought to involve paying attention to the results, don't you think?
 

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None. Manully configured so nobody except me can change any critical system files. (Don't ask how, it's probably against some rule somewhere)
Of course it's for testing, but part of the concept ought to involve paying attention to the results, don't you think?
Very hard to tell what MS think of the results of changes they make to Windows. I certainly don' t recall them ever being effusive about the results of changes in the Insider Program before. I know they've got this new high-powered team to work on improving the OS but to me Windows is now old and to make any further changes is in my opinion like dressing up mutton as lamb.

I have both my computers in the stable channel currently as in my recent experience Windows is now too unstable to risk using insider builds.
 

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in my recent experience Windows is now too unstable to risk using insider builds.
I agree but came to a different conclusion. Windows has been too unstable to allow it to update automatically for years, even decades, in some corporate settings. Maybe they thought using the entire consumer base as beta testers was a good idea.
 

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OS
Windows 11 22H2 Pro (X-lite Micro 11 version)
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell/ Precision 7680
CPU
i7 13850HX (20 cores, 28 threads)
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
32GB DDR5
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD/ RTX 1000 ADA
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
4K UHD Touchscreen
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2400
Hard Drives
Samsung 512GB system drive
WD Blue 1TB game drive
PSU
240W AC adapter, 1800W when docked
Internet Speed
1 gigabit symmetrical
Browser
Firefox, Librewolf
Antivirus
None. Manully configured so nobody except me can change any critical system files. (Don't ask how, it's probably against some rule somewhere)

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Windows 117800x3DKINGSTONE DDR5ZOTAC 4090 AMP EXTREME
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@Brink
Can we run the FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays reg hack on these Builds, or is it only for Insider Builds?
 

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@Brink
Can we run the FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays reg hack on these Builds, or is it only for Insider Builds?
Nevermind. apparently we can, or, at least it looks as if we can! I'll let ya know.
Sorry for the intrusion! :cool:
 

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    ASUS VivoBook
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Nevermind. apparently we can, or, at least it looks as if we can! I'll let ya know.
Sorry for the intrusion! :cool:

You can indeed. :alien:

For Windows Insider builds, the FlightSettingsMaxPauseDays DWORD value will automatically get reset back to its default 7 days each time you either Check for Updates or Resume updates.

 

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