Windows 11 24h2/25h2 Update Causes Task Manager To Be Active After...

Microsoft has released a non-security update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 that introduces an unusual bug affecting one of the operating system’s most essential utilities.

The update, designated as KB5067036, is causing Task Manager to continue running in the background even after users close the application. This issue has been officially acknowledged by Microsoft as a known problem in the latest optional update.

The KB5067036 update is part of Microsoft’s routine maintenance releases designed to improve functionality, performance, and reliability across Windows 11 systems.

This particular update falls under the category of optional non-security preview releases, which are typically made available during the fourth week of each month.

These updates allow users to receive new features and improvements ahead of the mandatory security updates that roll out on the second Tuesday of every month, commonly known as Patch Tuesday.

The update includes various improvements to AI components for Copilot Plus PC experiences, with enhanced versions of Image Search, Content Extraction, Semantic Analysis, and Settings Model.

Additionally, it contains a servicing stack update designated as KB5067035, which ensures that devices can properly receive and install future Windows updates. The servicing stack is a critical component that maintains the reliability and robustness of the Windows update system.

According to Microsoft’s official documentation, Task Manager may continue operating in the background after users attempt to close the application.

This behavior represents a disruption from normal functionality, where closing Task Manager should completely terminate the process.

The issue affects both Windows 11 version 24H2 and the newer 25H2 release, indicating that the problem spans multiple current Windows versions.

Source: Cybersecurity News