Windows 11, version 23H2 known issues

Microsoft lists 1 open issue for Windows 11, version 23H2. Below is every issue Microsoft has listed for this version, with the update that caused it and when it was resolved.

IssueStatusCaused byOpenedResolved or updated
SQL Server linked server connections might remain openConfirmedOS Build 22631.7652, KB5126653, 2026-10-1311 November 202611 November 2026
USB audio devices might fail to start or produce no soundResolved KB5131087OS Build 22621.7582, KB5122880, 2026-09-0810 November 202610 November 2026
Remote Desktop Services might stop responding after Sept. 2026 security updateResolved KB5129242OS Build 22621.7582, KB5122880, 2026-09-0811 September 202614 September 2026
Host folder shares might be unavailable in Hyper-V-based Linux VMsResolved KB5129242OS Build 22621.7582, KB5122880, 2026-09-0811 September 202614 September 2026
Incorrect notifications that "Microsoft Defender Antivirus is turned off"ResolvedN/A28 August 202630 September 2026
Windows Server Update Services sync operations might have issues or time outResolvedN/A18 July 202620 July 2026
GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel might become unavailableResolved KB5120240N/A30 June 202611 August 2026
Deleting a file from the Recycle Bin displays an internal filename in the dialogResolved KB5099414OS Build 22621.7219, KB5093998, 2026-06-0918 June 202614 July 2026
Apps might become unresponsive when saving files to cloud-backed storageResolved KB5078132OS Build 22621.6491, KB5073455, 2026-01-1321 January 202623 January 2026
Some devices might fail to shut down or hibernateResolved KB5075941OS Build 22621.6491, KB5073455, 2026-01-1316 January 202610 February 2026
Connection and authentication failures in Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365Resolved KB5078132OS Build 22621.6491, KB5073455, 2026-01-1314 January 202624 January 2026
Smartcard authentication issues might occur with the October 2025 Windows updateResolvedOS Build 22621.6060, KB5066793, 2025-10-1418 October 202523 October 2025
Parental consent may not show for some browser versions with web filtering onResolvedN/A24 June 202511 February 2026

Source: Microsoft's release health page for Windows 11, version 23H2. Dates are in UTC.

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