Microsoft released its March 2025 security updates on March 11, 2025, bringing security and quality improvements to supported versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. The updates include fixes for security issues and other system improvements, though some users and organizations have also encountered update-related problems.
This guide covers what’s included in the March 2025 update for both Windows 10 and Windows 11, and the known installation issue some users are running into.
Windows 10 Updates — KB5053606
Windows 10 version 21H2 and version 22H2 both received the cumulative update KB5053606, bringing their OS builds to 19044.5608 and 19045.5608 respectively. The patch delivers several security-related improvements alongside general fixes.
The most notable change is that system processes using the GetTempPath2 API or .NET’s GetTempPath API now store temporary files in a secured directory, C:\Windows\SystemTemp, which reduces access for unauthorized users.
The update also resolves a race condition that led to a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability during process creation, and includes an adjustment related to daylight saving time changes.
Windows 11 Updates — KB5053602
Cumulative update KB5053602 applies to Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, moving their OS builds to 22621.5039 and 22631.5039 respectively. Alongside internal security improvements, this update brings a few user-facing changes: sharing files directly from a jump list on the taskbar, and minor improvements to Windows Spotlight, Narrator, and File Explorer.
Known Issue: Citrix Session Recording Agent
After installing these updates, a number of users have reported difficulty on devices running certain Citrix components — specifically the Citrix Session Recording Agent (SRA) version 2411, which runs into trouble during installation of this Windows security update.
On affected systems, the update downloads and installs successfully but then rolls back after a restart, showing an error message. Citrix has documented this problem and suggests applying a workaround before installation — check Citrix’s official documentation for the current workaround steps, since these can be updated as Citrix refines the fix.
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FAQ
What is KB5053606 for Windows 10?
KB5053606 is the March 2025 cumulative update for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2, bringing OS builds to 19044.5608 and 19045.5608 respectively, along with security fixes and general improvements.
What is KB5053602 for Windows 11?
KB5053602 is the March 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, moving OS builds to 22621.5039 and 22631.5039, with security improvements and small feature updates like taskbar jump list file sharing.
Why does the update roll back after restart on some systems?
This has been linked to devices running Citrix Session Recording Agent (SRA) version 2411, which conflicts with the update and causes it to roll back automatically after a restart.
Is there a fix for the Citrix SRA installation conflict?
Citrix has documented the issue and provides a workaround to apply before installing the update — check Citrix’s official support documentation for the current recommended steps.
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