Windows 11 KB5067036 update rolls out Administrator Protection feature
Microsoft has released the KB5067036 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which begins the rollout of the Administrator Protection cybersecurity feature and an updated Start Menu.
The KB5067036 update is part of the company's optional non-security preview update schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to test new fixes and features coming to the next month's Patch Tuesday.
Unlike regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates, monthly non-security preview updates do not include security updates and are optional.
You can install the KB5067036 update by opening Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and then "Check for Updates."
Because this is an optional update, you will be asked if you want to install it by clicking the "Download and install" link unless you have the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're they're available" option enabled, which will cause the update to automatically install.
You can also manually download and install the KB5067036 preview update from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Once installed, this optional cumulative release will update Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.5074 and Windows 11 25H2 to 26100.7019.
The October 2025 preview update features numerous new additions, including fixes for bugs that broke the Media Creation Tool and caused problems making HTTP/2 connections to web services running on the localhost.
One of the features gradually rolling out to users is a redesigned Start Menu, including new categories and grid views, a responsive layout, and a scrollable "All" section, so it's easier to find the apps you are looking for.
Another highly anticipated feature is the rollout of the new Administrator Protection feature, which reduces the risk of malicious programs running commands or performing actions that require administrative privileges.
