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Microsoft's January Update: 112 Fixes and New Features

1/13/2026

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Microsoft released the January 2026 Patch Tuesday update, KB5074109, for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2.
The update fixes bugs and addresses a battery issue on devices with a Neural Processing Unit, and fixes 112 vulnerabilities.
It removes certain modem drivers.
It improves performance for HID-compliant keyboards.
New features include a 'Recommended' section in File Explorer, a consistent dark mode, and the ability to manage advanced settings from the Settings app.

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Story summary

Microsoft released the January 2026 Patch Tuesday update, KB5074109, for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2.
The update fixes bugs and addresses a battery issue on devices with a Neural Processing Unit, and fixes 112 vulnerabilities.
It removes certain modem drivers.
It improves performance for HID-compliant keyboards.
New features include a 'Recommended' section in File Explorer, a consistent dark mode, and the ability to manage advanced settings from the Settings app.