The August 2025 release, Windows 11 KB5064080, has introduced a pivotal update designed that primarily aims at enhancing the backup capabilities for organizations. This optional update, noted as build 22621.5840 (version 23H2), particularly focuses on addressing known bugs and introducing features to streamline operations for business users. The central attraction of this update is the introduction of the OneDrive-based Windows Backup for Organizations app, setting a new standard for organizational backups.
OneDrive-Based Backup Expands Organizational Capabilities
The Windows Backup for Organizations app promises to bring new parity between organizational devices and the consumer backup experience already offered in Windows. This application leverages OneDrive to store user preferences, credentials, and personal files, facilitating a smoother and more efficient setup when onboarding new PCs through the out-of-box experience (OOBE). Although Windows 7-similar restoration features remain unavailable, this update signifies a noteworthy advancement in ensuring data preparedness and continuity for enterprises.
Bug Fixes Address Longstanding Issues
Aside from the introduction of the backup app, KB5064080 brings a series of critical bug fixes targeting the digital ecosystem’s operational efficiency. A malfunction that prevented the restart of the Copilot key and the unexpected persistence of USB devices contrary to removable storage policies have been effectively resolved. Furthermore, the update tackles performance issues with sluggish SMB transfers when using Quick UDP Internet Connections, and also neutralizes conflicts between ReFS deduplication and compression that previously resulted in system unresponsiveness.
A host of other operational challenges have been addressed including the Remote Desktop feature's struggle to recognize newly added cameras and an irritating Wi-Fi connectivity hiccup subsequent to Group Policy Editor updates. File Explorer's "Recent" section, which often went partially blank and exhibited degraded performance while synchronizing numerous SharePoint sites, have now been refined. Even the elusive "Ask to Use" prompt for blocked apps, which mysteriously vanished in some instances, has been restored.
Minor Tweaks and Resolved Narrator Issues
In addition to these primary fixes, Windows 11 users will observe minor refinements related to Narrator and COSA profiles. Each improvement aligns toward refining accessibility and user interaction. Notably, at this point, there have been no major issues reported with this update, indicating promising reception and stability.
With KB5064080, Microsoft continues to cement its commitment towards refining its operating system to cater to organizational efficiency and resilience, encouraging manual installation through the Settings app or the Microsoft Update Catalog for those seeking these enhancements immediately.
