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Current status as of November 6, 2024
Windows Server 2025 is now generally available. It delivers security advancements and new hybrid cloud capabilities in a high performing, AI-capable platform. Windows Server 2025 is Microsoft’s latest Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release for Windows Server. To download a free 180-day evaluation, visit the Microsoft Evaluation Center.
Windows Server 2025 is offered as an Optional update for Windows Server 2022 and Window Server 2019 devices, if organizations want to do an in-place upgrade. We recommend you use these methods to deploy Windows Server feature updates as Windows Server 2025 is not automatically installed.
To learn more about Windows Server’s Lifecycle Policy, see the Windows Server 2025 lifecycle article.
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| Summary | Originating update | Status | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server Update Service sync operations might have issues or time out Remediation efforts are underway. Synchronization times are expected to return to normal as recovery progresses. | N/A | Confirmed | 2026-07-17 18:53 PT |
| Deleting a file from the Recycle Bin displays an internal filename in the dialog This issue only occurs within the confirmation dialog after installing the June Windows security update. | OS Build 26100.32995 KB5094125 2026-06-09 | Resolved KB5099536 | 2026-07-14 10:20 PT |
| GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel might become unavailable This issue occurs because the previous GIF provider (Tenor) retired its service on June 30, 2026. | N/A | Confirmed | 2026-06-30 10:55 PT |
Issue details
July 2026
Windows Server Update Service sync operations might have issues or time out
| Status | Originating update | History |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | N/A | Last updated: 2026-07-17, 18:53 PT Opened: 2026-07-17, 18:18 PT |
Microsoft has identified a service degradation affecting Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Organizations might experience increased synchronization times or sync operation timeouts on WSUS servers. This issue began in recent days, with heightened impact observed starting July 13, 2026.
This issue is related to a buildup of publishing metadata. Remediation efforts are underway, and service performance is expected to improve as additional server-side repairs are completed. Synchronization times are expected to return to normal as recovery progresses.
Next steps: Microsoft is actively working toward a full resolution and will provide an update when more information becomes available..
Affected platforms:
- Client: Windows 11, version 26H1; Windows 11, version 25H2; Windows 11, version 24H2; Windows 11, version 23H2; Windows 10, version 22H2; Windows 10, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 1809; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2016; Windows 10, version 1607
- Server: Windows Server 2025; Windows Server 2022; Windows Server, version 1809; Windows Server 2019; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2012
June 2026
Deleting a file from the Recycle Bin displays an internal filename in the dialog
| Status | Originating update | History |
|---|---|---|
| Resolved KB5099536 | OS Build 26100.32995 KB5094125 2026-06-09 | Resolved: 2026-07-14, 10:00 PT Opened: 2026-06-18, 12:03 PT |
When permanently deleting a single item from the Recycle Bin, the confirmation dialog displays the internal Recycle Bin filename (for example, $Rxxxxx.ext) instead of the original filename. The Recycle Bin itself correctly displays the original filename, and restoring the item also restores it using the original filename.
This issue occurs after installing the Windows security update released on June 9, 2026 (KB5094125).
Resolution: This issue was resolved by Windows updates released July 14, 2026 (KB5099536), and later. We recommend you install the latest update for your device as it contains important improvements and issue resolutions, including this one. If your organization has installed an update released on July 14, 2026, or later, you do not need to use a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) or a special Group Policy to resolve this issue.
Affected platforms:
- Client: Windows 11, version 26H1; Windows 11, version 25H2; Windows 11, version 24H2; Windows 11, version 23H2; Windows 10, version 22H2; Windows 10, version 21H2; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019; Windows 10, version 1607
- Server: Windows Server 2025; Windows Server 2022; Windows Server 2019; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2012
GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel might become unavailable
| Status | Originating update | History |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | N/A | Last updated: 2026-06-30, 10:55 PT Opened: 2026-06-29, 20:45 PT |
Starting on June 30, 2026, you might not see GIF options in the Windows Emoji Panel on some devices and instead see a message stating “GIF service is not available.” This issue occurs because the previous GIF provider (Tenor) retired its service on that date.
Next steps: We are working to release a resolution in a future Windows update and will provide more information when it is available.
Affected platforms:
- Client: Windows 11, version 23H2
- Server: Windows Server 2025
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