Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Windows Reset and Recovery Bug

Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band security update to address a critical issue affecting Windows reset and recovery operations across multiple versions of the operating system.

The patch, released on August 19, 2025, resolves problems that emerged after users installed the August 2025 Windows security update, causing some reset and recovery attempts to fail on client versions of Windows.

Critical Issue Identification

The technology giant identified the problematic behavior following widespread reports from users experiencing failed reset and recovery operations.

The issue specifically affects devices that have installed the August 2025 Windows security update, creating significant disruption for users attempting to restore their systems.

Microsoft’s rapid response demonstrates the severity of the impact on core Windows functionality.

The non-security out-of-band update represents an unusual step for Microsoft, which typically reserves such emergency releases for the most critical system-breaking issues.

Unlike regular security patches that follow Microsoft’s monthly Patch ...