Windows 11 KB5095093 update rolls out new Point-in-Time restore feature By Lawrence Abrams June 23, 2026 04:22 PM 0 ​​Microsoft has released the KB5095093 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which fixes numerous bugs and begins rolling out new features, including the new Point-in-Time restore feature. The KB5095093 update is part of the company's optional non-security preview update schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to test new fixes and features coming in next month's Patch Tuesday. Unlike regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates, monthly non-security preview updates do not include security updates and are optional. You can install the KB5095093 update by opening Settings , clicking on Windows Update, and then "Check for Updates ." Because this is an optional update, you will be asked if you want to install it by clicking the "Download and install" link unless you have the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're they're available" option enabled, which will cause the update to automatically install. You can also manually download and install the KB5095093 preview update from the Microsoft Update Catalog . Windows 11 KB5095093 highlights Once installed, this optional cumulative release will update Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.8737 and Windows 11 25H2 to 26100.8737. This update introduces numerous new features, including a standout Point-in-Time Restore feature that allows Windows users to easily roll back their operating system, applications, and files to a previous point in time. "Point-in-time restore enables users to restore a Windows PC to the exact state in which it was at an earlier point in time. It happens in minutes using restore points." explains Microsoft. "Restore points are stored locally on the device and are captured using Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS). Point-in-time restore helps recover faster from issues by restoring the full system state captured within the last 72 hours. This feature is designed to help minimize downtime and simplify remediation, without the need for technical ability or lengthy troubleshooting." For consumers, new restore points are created every 24 hours and are deleted after 72 hours or when your system runs out of allocated storage space. Those on enterprise licenses can configure Point-in-time restore snapshots to occur at 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours and to be retained with the same intervals. Point-in-Time Restore settings screen Source: Microsoft The settings also allow you to increase the storage space allocated to this system, allowing you to create more frequent snapshots without risk of them being deleted due to a lack of storage. While you may think this feature is the same as System Restore, Microsoft says point-in-time restore focuses on "reliability and a broad range of issues," sharing the following table to illustrate the differences between the two features. Capability Point-in-time restore System Restore Configuration method System Settings Control Panel Restore point trigger Scheduled frequency (automatic only) Event-triggered or manual Retention Maximum 72 hours per restore point Indefinite (subject to disk space usage and cleanup) Target scope Full system state System files and settings (app and user data coverage varies) System storage impact Mitigated storage impact due to reserved storage (lower) Unmitigated storage impact (higher) Management Robust remote management Limited remote management This update also fixes a known bug that displayed internal file names instead of the normal filename in confirmation dialogs when deleting a file from the Recycle Bin. "This update addresses an issue where the confirmation dialog might display an internal Recycle Bin file name instead of the original file name when permanently deleting a file. This issue might occur after installing the June 2026 security update," explains Microsoft. Recycle Bin bug (BleepingComputer) The complete KB5095093 change log In addition to the Recycle bin fix, the following features are rolling out immediately to all Windows 11 users: [Secure Boot] With this update, Windows quality updates include additional high confidence device targeting data, increasing coverage of devices eligible to automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates. Devices receive the new certificates only after demonstrating sufficient successful update signals, maintaining a controlled and phased rollout. [Authentication] This update improves Netlogon secure channel connections between domain controllers, enabling successful connections from member servers to domain controllers set up before 2025. [Emoji Panel Update] The emoji panel ( Windows key + period ( . )) now uses GIPHY for GIF content following the deprecation of Google’s Tenor API. Starting June 30, 2026, install the latest Windows update to continue using GIFs in the Emoji panel. If you don’t update, you will see a "GIF service is not available" error in the panel. Installing the latest Windows update will restore access to GIFs. [Networking] This update improves how your device connects to shared network resources. Connections used by apps and system features, such as the NetUseAdd function, now work more reliably, including unauthenticated (null session) connections. [Recycle Bin (known issue)] Fixed: This update addresses an issue where the confirmation dialog might display an internal Recycle Bin file name instead of the original file name when permanently deleting a file. This issue might occur after installing the June 2026 security update ( KB5094126 ). [Taskbar] This update improves notification badge display across your apps. Notification counts and badge visuals now update correctly, helping you stay up to date with new activity. Microsoft is also gradually rolling out the following features to users after installing the update: [Point-in-time restore for Windows] New! This flexible recovery feature helps you quickly roll back your PC, including apps, settings, and personal files, to a recent automatic restore point. It helps reduce downtime and simplifies troubleshooting when issues occur. To learn more, see Point-in-time restore for Windows . [Windows Update] New! A calendar experience in Windows Update Settings ( Settings > Windows Update ) lets you pause updates by choosing an end date, for up to 35 days. You can extend the pause by selecting a different end date and re‑pause updates as needed. For more information, see Pause updates in Windows . [Widgets] New! A quieter, more focused Widgets experience helps reduce interruptions and improves default settings and notification controls: Reduce distractions: Widgets no longer open on hover. Notifications and taskbar badges are minimized by default. Simpler : Open to the Widgets dashboard by default on first use. Customize: Configure Widgets how you want by selecting Settings in the navigation bar, then changing any of the default settings. Stay informed: Dashboard icons show the number of alerts, and badges clear automatically when you leave a dashboard. Adjusted defaults: Some default settings are preserved based on usage, while others adjust to reduce interruptions. Performance improvements: This update provides improved reliability, responsiveness, and visual quality across the Widget experience. [Accessibility] New! This update makes your screen easier to see and customizes your zoom experience: Screen tint: Apply a full-screen color overlay to help reduce eye strain and improve readability. Choose from preset tint options, adjust the intensity, or turn it on automatically. Find this feature in Settings > Accessibility . Magnifier: Enter a zoom percentage directly and change it in increments in the Magnifier window for more precise, flexible control. Magnifier settings menu: You can now also modify zoom increments directly from the magnifier bar instead of navigating to Windows Settings each time. [File Explorer] New! When you hover over a file in File Explorer Home, commands such as Open file location and Ask Copilot appear as quick actions. This experience is now supported for work and school accounts (Entra ID). 1 Improves the speed and performance of File Explorer launch. 2 Fixes an issue where the OneDrive shortcut in File Explorer stops working when File Explorer is run with administrative mode. The address bar now supports paths containing double backslashes and quotation marks (for example, C:\\Users\\user or "C:\Users\user"), improving compatibility with a wider range of inputs. The address bar suggestion dropdown is more reliable and now consistently closes after an item is selected. This update addresses an issue on File Explorer Home where OneDrive files could appear duplicated in the Favorites section. This update includes several refinements to the Rename experience: Addresses an issue where text was repeatedly selected when renaming items in folder views. Addresses an issue where case-only name changes were not immediately reflected in folder views for items stored locally or in the cloud. [Bluetooth] This update improves reliability and performance when connecting to and using Bluetooth devices: New! Windows now keeps the microphone mute state in sync between the audio mixer and the Hands-Free Profile (HFP) for a more consistent experience with Bluetooth headphones with mute buttons or indicators. Accessory compatibility workarounds: Improves compatibility with specific Bluetooth audio devices, helping AirPods appear faster in pairing mode and improving microphone reliability on Beats Studio Pro headphones. Bluetooth audio stability: Improves overall Windows stability with certain PC manufacturer drivers (error code 0x9F). Improves Bluetooth reliability for voice calls when using Classic Audio devices with the Hands-Free Profile (HFP). Reduces time for LE Audio accessories to start playing audio while using the microphone. Device management: Windows will no longer show a “Remove failed” message when attempt