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Current status as of May 2, 2025
Windows Server 2022 is generally available. See the Comparison of servicing channels for details regarding servicing requirements and other important information.
To learn more, see the Windows Server 2022 lifecycle page.
Note: Windows Server 2025 is now the latest Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release for Windows Server. To download a free 180-day evaluation, visit the Microsoft Evaluation Center.
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Known issues
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| Summary | Originating update | Status | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issues occur when using Microsoft Changjie Input Method Only devices using Traditional Chinese are affected. Reverting to the previous IME version prevents the issue. | OS Build 20348.3932 KB5062572 2025-07-08 | Confirmed | 2025-07-11 09:14 PT |
| The April 2025 Windows RE update might show as unsuccessful in Windows Update Users might observe installation failure while trying to install the WinRE update which resolves after device restarts. | N/A KB5057588 2025-04-08 | Resolved KB5063522 | 2025-07-08 10:02 PT |
| Windows Server 2022 and Server 2019 unexpectedly upgraded to Windows Server 2025 This issue has been mitigated. It was observed when updates were managed through some third-party applications. | N/A | Mitigated | 2024-11-13 17:15 PT |
| Apps that acquire or set Active Directory Forest Trust Information might have issues Apps using Microsoft .NET to acquire or set Forest Trust Information might fail, close, or you might receive an error. | OS Build 20348.469 KB5009555 2022-01-11 | Mitigated | 2022-02-07 15:36 PT |
Issue details
July 2025
Issues occur when using Microsoft Changjie Input Method
| Status | Originating update | History |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | OS Build 20348.3932 KB5062572 2025-07-08 | Last updated: 2025-07-11, 09:14 PT Opened: 2025-07-11, 08:52 PT |
Following installation of the July 2025 Windows security updates (KB5062572), there might be issues when using the Microsoft Changjie IME (input method editor) for Traditional Chinese.
This issue only affects devices where Traditional Chinese is a preferred or common language or input method, and specifically where Changjie IME is used. Reported symptoms include:
- inability to form or select words after typing the full composition (associate phrase window)
- spacebar or blank key not responding
- incorrect or distorted word outputs
- the conversion candidate window fails to display properly
Microsoft Changjie is an IME that is included in Windows and available in currently supported versions.
Workaround: Windows IME supports a compatibility setting that allows using the previous version of an IME instead. Employing this option should help resolve this issue.
To revert to old version of the Microsoft Changjie IME, follow these steps:
- Open the Language & region setting. This can be accomplished by opening the Settings app, selecting Time & Language, then Language & Regions. You can also open the start menu and type "language" and select the top result.
- If Traditional Chinese is used on this device, the Chinese (Traditional) option will appear near the top. Select the three dots next to Chinese (Traditional) to open a menu and select Language Options.
- Under Keyboards, select the three dots next to Microsoft Changjie and select Keyboard Options from the menu.
- Under Compatibility, set the "Use previous version of Microsoft Changjie" option to On. Then select OK.
Next steps: We are working on a resolution and will provide more information when it is available.
Affected platforms:
- Client: Windows 11, version 24H2; Windows 11, version 23H2; Windows 11, version 22H2; Windows 10, version 22H2; Windows 10, version 1809; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2016; Windows 10, version 1607
- Server: Windows Server 2025; Windows Server 2022; Windows Server, version 1809; Windows Server 2016
April 2025
The April 2025 Windows RE update might show as unsuccessful in Windows Update
| Status | Originating update | History |
|---|---|---|
| Resolved KB5063522 | N/A KB5057588 2025-04-08 | Resolved: 2025-07-08, 10:00 PT Opened: 2025-04-11, 17:03 PT |
After installing the April 2025 Windows Recovery Environment update [KB5057588], you might see the following error message in the Windows Update settings page: 0x80070643 – ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE. This error message is not accurate and does not impact the update or device functionality. The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a recovery environment that can repair common causes of unbootable operating systems.
This error is observed when the device installs the WinRE update when there is another update in a pending reboot state. Although the error message suggests the update did not complete, the WinRE update is typically applied successfully after the device restarts. Windows Update might continue to display the update as failed until the next daily scan, at which point the update is no longer offered and the failure message is cleared automatically.
Resolution:
The ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE error message that was previously observed with KB5057588 installed before 2 PM PT on April 21, 2025 has been resolved with the Windows update released July 8, 2025 (KB5063522). We recommend you install the latest update for your device as it contains important improvements and issue resolutions.
Please note: This update does not remove the incorrect error message which might still appear in the Windows Update History page.
Users who installed KB5057588 after 2 PM PT on April 21, 2025, should not observe the incorrect error message about the install failure. If the update is already installed, it will not be offered again, and the status of this update can be verified with the Dism /Online /Get-Packages command.
Affected platforms:
- Client: Windows 10, version 22H2; Windows 10, version 21H2
- Server: Windows Server 2022
November 2024
Windows Server 2022 and Server 2019 unexpectedly upgraded to Windows Server 2025
| Status | Originating update | History |
|---|---|---|
| Mitigated | N/A | Last updated: 2024-11-13, 17:15 PT Opened: 2024-11-09, 12:16 PT |
Windows Server 2025 is intended to be offered as an Optional upgrade in Windows Update settings for devices running Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022. Two scenarios were observed in certain environments:
- Some devices upgraded automatically to Windows Server 2025 (KB5044284). This was observed in environments that use third-party products to manage the update of clients and servers. Please verify whether third-party update software in your environment is configured not to deploy feature updates. This scenario has been mitigated.
- An upgrade to Windows Server 2025 was offered via a message in a banner displayed on the device’s Windows Update page, under Settings. This message is intended for organizations that want to execute an in-place upgrade. This scenario has already been resolved.
The Windows Server 2025 feature update was released as an Optional update under the Upgrade Classification: “DeploymentAction=OptionalInstallation”. Feature update metadata must be interpreted as Optional and not Recommended by patch management tools.
We advise organizations to use Microsoft-recommended methods to deploy Windows Server feature updates.
Next steps: Microsoft is working with third-party providers to streamline best practices and recommended procedures. As an interim measure, Microsoft has also temporarily paused the upgrade offer via the Windows Update settings panel. We estimate it will be available in the first half of 2025. All other upgrading methods to install Windows Server 2025 are still available through the usual channels.
Once the offer via Windows Update resumes, IT administrators will be able to control the feature update offer banner by setting the target version to “hold” in the Group Policy “Select the target Feature Update version.” To learn how to manage feature updates via this group policy, see Manage Feature Updates with Group Policy on Windows Server.
Note: The Windows Server 2025 feature update was made available on November 1, 2024, as KB5044284, which was the same KB number used for Windows 11, version 24H2. This is the KB numbering for both client and server Windows updates. Future updates released for Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11, version 24H2 will share the same KB numbers, but will have different release note sites and links.
Affected platforms:
- Client: None
- Server: Windows Server 2025; Windows Server 2022; Windows Server 2019
February 2022
Apps that acquire or set Active Directory Forest Trust Information might have issues
| Status | Originating update | History |
|---|---|---|
| Mitigated | OS Build 20348.469 KB5009555 2022-01-11 | Last updated: 2022-02-07, 15:36 PT Opened: 2022-02-04, 16:57 PT |
After installing updates released January 11, 2022 or later, apps using Microsoft .NET Framework to acquire or set Active Directory Forest Trust Information might fail, close, or you might receive an error from the app or Windows. You might also receive an access violation (0xc0000005) error. Note for developers: Affected apps use the System.DirectoryServices API.
Next Steps: This issue was resolved in the out-of-band update for the version of .NET Framework used by the app. Note: These out-of-band updates are not available from Windows Update and will not install automatically. To get the standalone package, search for the KB number for your version of Windows and .NET Framework in the Microsoft Update Catalog. You can manually import these updates into Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. For WSUS instructions, see WSUS and the Catalog Site. For Configuration Manger instructions, see Import updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
For instructions on how to install this update for your operating system, see the KB articles listed below:
- Windows Server 2022:
- .NET Framework 4.8 KB5011258
- Windows Server 2019:
- Windows Server 2016:
- Windows Server 2012 R2:
- Windows Server 2012:
Affected platforms:
- Client: None
- Server: Windows Server 2022; Windows Server 2019; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2012
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