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Microsoft's latest patch has caused widespread problems for users of Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, leaving machines stuck in recovery loops. The company is working on an out-of-band update to address the issue, but its failure to thoroughly test the patch has raised concerns among administrators.
Micrsoft's latest patch KB5058379 has caused a recovery loop issue in Windows 10 22H2 and Enterprise LTSC 2021. The patch may terminate lsass.exe unexpectedly, triggering an Automatic Repair cycle. Users are left with the BitLocker recovery screen, unable to access their data. Micrsoft is working on an out-of-band update to address the problem. The company's lack of thorough testing has raised concerns among administrators.
Microsoft's latest patch, KB5058379, has caused a significant problem for users of Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021. The patch, released on May 13, is intended to address security vulnerabilities in the operating system, but it has instead led to a situation where machines are stuck in recovery loops, with users unable to access their data.
According to Microsoft, the issue arises when certain systems meet specific criteria, including Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) enabled on a tenth-generation or later Intel processor with vPro support, and BitLocker enabled. In these cases, the patch may cause lsass.exe to terminate unexpectedly, triggering an Automatic Repair cycle.
This cycle can result in repeated attempts to install the update before Startup Repair rolls back to the previously installed update, or it can lead to a reboot loop, where the device reboots repeatedly without being able to access the operating system. In both cases, users are left with the BitLocker recovery screen, making it impossible for them to regain access to their data.
Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is working on an out-of-band update to address the problem. However, this delay may cause further frustration for users who have already experienced difficulties with the patch.
The company's lack of thorough testing of the patch has also raised concerns among administrators, who are now faced with a difficult choice: postpone the update, which contains useful fixes, or risk leaving devices vulnerable to attacks by disabling Intel TXT. Disabling this security feature could introduce serious risks, making it even more challenging for users to regain control of their systems.
This incident highlights the importance of thorough testing and quality assurance in software development. Microsoft's failure to adequately test its patch has left many Windows 10 machines stuck in recovery loops, causing significant inconvenience to users.
In addition to this issue, Microsoft has also recently announced plans to lay off thousands of employees, a move that may impact the company's ability to address technical issues such as this one effectively.
As The Register noted, Microsoft's response to the issue is ongoing, and we will update this piece should the company respond with further information on the resolution timeline for the patch issue.
Related Information:
https://www.ethicalhackingnews.com/articles/MICROSOFTS-RECENT-PATCH-DISASTER-Windows-10-Machines-Stuck-in-Recovery-Loops-ehn.shtml
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/05/19/windows_10_txt_loop/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/19/windows_10_txt_loop/
https://www.windowslatest.com/2025/05/17/microsoft-confirms-kb5058379-bitlocker-bug-crashes-windows-10-wants-recovery-key/
Published: Mon May 19 10:19:50 2025 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
