Microsoft releases November 2026 Windows 11 cumulative updates
Original title: Windows 11 KB5132061 & KB5131087 cumulative updates released
The mandatory packages cover hundreds of previously found flaws plus File Explorer, AutoPlay, Magnifier, and taskbar changes.
Microsoft released the November 2026 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 11 versions 26H2, 25H2, 24H2, and 23H2. The packages are mandatory because they include security fixes for hundreds of vulnerabilities found in earlier months, along with feature changes. Versions 25H2 and 26H2 receive the same fixes as the 24H2-based update. Users can install them through Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Unconfirmed: The headline lists KB5132061, while the body refers to KB513261; no individual CVEs or exploitation are named.
- File Explorer gains a faster, customizable context menu and dark mode in Folder Options.
- The address bar accepts ~ to open the user profile folder.
- AutoPlay is updated for dark mode, text scaling, and notification center.
- Magnifier adds a contrast toggle, per-monitor zoom, and viewport locking.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11 | 26H2, 25H2, 24H2, and 23H2 | KB5132061 and KB5131087 |
- 1.Install the cumulative update through Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog.
- Vendors
- Microsoft
- Products
- Windows 11
From the original article
9 min read at bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has released the Patch Tuesday Windows 11 and cumulative updates for versions 26H2/25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and bugs, and add new features. [...]
By Mayank Parmar · bleepingcomputer.com
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