Windows 10 KB5061087 Update: Critical Fixes for Start Menu and Printer Issues

Microsoft has released the June 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 10 version 22H2, addressing critical system functionality issues affecting enterprise environments. The KB5061087 update (OS Build 19045.6036) resolves 13 documented problems, including Start Menu launch failures and USB printer scanning disruptions – two issues that have caused significant operational challenges for organizations.

Executive Summary for Security Teams

This update focuses on stability improvements rather than security patches, arriving three months before Windows 10’s end-of-support date in October 2025. While not containing security fixes, the resolution of authentication and SMB-related issues may indirectly affect security operations. The update’s most notable corrections involve:

Start Menu and jump list functionality restoration
USB multi-function printer scanning capability
Entra ID Windows Account Manager plugin registration
SMB oplock break acknowledgment improvements

Technical Breakdown of Key Fixes

The Start Menu failure resolution addresses a critical usability issue where the interface would fail to launch after previous updates. Microsoft’s documentation indicates this was caused by corrupted jump list data structures that could persist across reboots¹. The fix modifies how the system handles these data structures while maintaining backward compatibility with existing pinned items.

For printing infrastructure, the update resolves scanning failures on USB-connected multi-function devices using dual protocol interfaces. This particularly affected environments with centralized print servers handling mixed fleets of USB and network-connected devices². The patch implements proper protocol negotiation when devices support both PCL and PostScript interfaces simultaneously.

Authentication and System Behavior Improvements

The update includes fixes for the Entra ID Windows Account Manager (WAM) plugin, which had registration issues preventing proper credential caching in some scenarios. This could force repeated authentication prompts in enterprise environments using cloud-based identities³.

System administrators will notice corrected OS version information in Settings > System > About, where some installations incorrectly displayed “2009” instead of “22H2.” The update also implements language pack cleanup routines to reduce storage footprint, particularly useful for disk-constrained systems.

Known Issues and Workarounds

Microsoft documents one significant known issue affecting text rendering in Chromium-based browsers at 96 DPI (100% scaling). Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text may appear blurry due to Noto font fallback behavior. The recommended workaround is increasing display scaling to 125% or 150% until a permanent fix is available⁴.

Update Requirements and Deployment Considerations

The KB5061087 update requires specific prerequisite updates depending on deployment method:

Deployment Method	Minimum Required Update
Offline Images	July 2023 LCU (KB5028244) or October 2023 SSU (KB5031539)
WSUS	May 2021 LCU (KB5003173)

The update is bundled with Servicing Stack Update KB5061902 (Build 19045.6035), which must be installed first for successful deployment. Organizations using change management systems should verify these dependencies before rollout.

Relevance for Security Operations

While primarily a maintenance update, several changes impact security monitoring and operations:

The SMB oplock fix modifies network share behavior, which may require adjustments to file monitoring rules. Authentication improvements could reduce noise in credential-related security alerts by preventing false-negative authentication events. The update’s proximity to Windows 10’s end-of-life date makes it particularly important for organizations still running the OS, as it represents one of the last opportunities for non-security bug fixes before the October 2025 support termination.

Conclusion and Recommendations

The KB5061087 update addresses critical functionality issues affecting Windows 10 version 22H2 systems. Organizations should:

Test the update in controlled environments, particularly for printing and authentication scenarios
Monitor for the known text rendering issue in multilingual environments
Begin finalizing migration plans from Windows 10 before the October 2025 end-of-support date

Microsoft’s update history shows an increasing focus on Windows 11, making this one of the last significant functional updates for Windows 10. The company has released only three major updates for Windows 10 in 2025, compared to monthly releases in previous years⁵.