Windows 11 August 2025 Update (KB5062660): New Features, Fixes, and Known Issues
The August 2025 Patch Tuesday (released on August 13, 2025) brings several important improvements and new features to Windows 11 version 24H2. Based on the preview update KB5062660, this release includes major UI updates, AI-powered features, and recovery tools.
What’s New and Improved?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Quick Machine Recovery | Automatically detects and fixes major system failures using Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). |
| Black Screen of Death | The traditional blue screen has been replaced with a modern black screen, improving readability. |
| Recall Expansion | Recall is now available in the European Economic Area (EEA), with enhanced local storage options for privacy. |
| Windows Search Improvements | Settings related to search have been unified, making the experience smoother and easier to navigate. |
| Click to Do Enhancements | AI-powered task suggestions have been improved, especially for calendar and email integration. |
| Thunderbolt GPU Fix | External GPUs connected via Thunderbolt are now recognized properly, resolving long-standing issues. |
These updates not only enhance usability but also improve system stability and recovery. Next, let’s review the known issues reported in the preview phase.
⚠️ Known Issues (from Preview)
- Update installation failures (error codes: 0x80073712, 0x80070005, 0x800f0922)
- Blue screen after waking from sleep mode
- UI crashes (Start Menu and Taskbar become unresponsive)
- Encryption issues related to Microsoft Pluton chip
💡 Tips Before You Update
- Create a system restore point
- Back up important data to an external SSD or USB drive
- If you’re concerned, wait a few days to see if any critical bugs appear
🧠 Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | Windows 11 version 24H2 |
| Main Features | Quick Machine Recovery, Recall EEA support, Black Screen of Death, etc. |
| Fixes | Improved search, AI features, GPU recognition via Thunderbolt |
| Reported Bugs | Update failures, BSOD after sleep, UI crashes, Pluton encryption errors |
| Precautions | Backup and create restore points before updating |
This update is a step toward a more intelligent, stable, and user-friendly Windows environment. Make sure your system is ready and consider backing up before installing the update.
👉 Read the full Japanese article here: https://kimiyoya.com/windows11-kb5062660-august-update/
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