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What Critical Risks Do the July 2025 Windows Updates Prevent?
July 2025 brings important security updates for Windows and other Microsoft products. These updates help keep computers and servers safe from new threats. Here’s a clear, easy guide for what’s new, what to watch out for, and how to update your system.
What’s New in July 2025 Updates?
Windows 10 Version 22H2
73 vulnerabilities fixed
- 6 are critical
- 65 are important
- 1 is moderate
- 1 is low
Key risks addressed:
- AMD Transient Scheduler Attacks (CVE-2024-36350, CVE-2025-36357)
- Windows Imaging Component leaks (CVE-2025-47980)
- SPNEGO NEGOEX Remote Code Execution (CVE-2025-47981)
- Hyper-V DDA Remote Code Execution (CVE-2025-48822)
Windows 11 Versions 22H2, 23H2, 24H2
76–77 vulnerabilities fixed
- 5–6 are critical
- 69–70 are important
- 1 is moderate
- 1 is low
Same key risks as Windows 10 22H2.
New features rolling out:
- Easier browser default settings in Europe
- PC-to-PC migration with Windows Backup
- Windows Share previews and image compression
- Taskbar can fit more icons
Windows Server Updates
- Server 2008 R2: 49 vulnerabilities (1 critical)
- Server 2016: 84 vulnerabilities (6 critical)
- Server 2019: 90 vulnerabilities (6 critical)
- Server 2022: 93 vulnerabilities (6 critical)
- Server 2025: 99 vulnerabilities (6 critical)
Most server updates address the same risks as Windows 10/11.
Known Issues
Windows 10 22H2
Some Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text may look blurry in Chromium browsers at 96 DPI and 100% scaling.
Workaround: Increase scaling to 125% or 150%.
Windows 11 22H2/23H2/24H2
Same font issue as above, but now fixed.
How to Install Updates
- Open the Start menu.
- Type Windows Update and select it.
- Click Check for updates.
- Click Download & install all if needed.
Tip: Make a full backup before updating. This helps if something goes wrong.
Extra Features in July 2025 Updates
- Browser defaults are easier to set in Europe.
- PC migration tools help move files and settings.
- Windows Share previews links and images.
- Taskbar can now show more icons.
- New privacy feature: Narrator can black out the screen while reading aloud.
Keeping Windows updated is important for safety and smooth use. These July 2025 updates fix many problems and add useful features. Take a few minutes to update your system and enjoy better protection and a smoother experience.