2025-12 Security Update (KB5072033) 26200.7462) has installed but still tries to update and fails because it is already installed.

Question

After the update listed above installed on my Windows 11 system, it still continues to try and reinstall and continues to fail telling me I have a issue to resolve in my updates. How am I supposed to resolve this issue?

Answer 1

To resolve the issue where the 2025-12 Security Update (KB5072033) is continuously trying to reinstall despite being already installed, you can try the following steps:

1. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter: This built-in tool can help identify and fix issues related to Windows Update. You can find it in Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update.
2. Check for Pending Updates: Sometimes, other updates may be pending that need to be installed before the system recognizes that KB5072033 is already applied. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for any additional updates.
3. Clear the Windows Update Cache: You can manually clear the update cache by stopping the Windows Update service, deleting the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then restarting the service. Here’s how:
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Run the following commands:

          net stop wuauserv
          net stop cryptSvc
          net stop bits
          net stop msiserver
          del %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\*.* /Q
          net start wuauserv
          net start cryptSvc
          net start bits
          net start msiserver
     

4. Manually Download and Install the Update: If the issue persists, you can manually download the update from the Microsoft Update Catalog and install it.
5. Contact Microsoft Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance.

These steps should help you resolve the update issue you are experiencing.