A New Setback for Windows Server

Microsoft has officially recognized a significant hiccup following the June 2025 security updates that has left many Windows Server systems in a bind. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service, essential for automating IP address assignment, is freezing, causing frustration in network management.

What's The Issue?

In certain environments, the updates have led to a glitch where unicast IP address renewals fail to process correctly across devices. Microsoft confirmed this critical issue just days ago, revealing that "the DHCP Server service might intermittently stop responding after installing this security update." This directly affects clients’ ability to renew their IP addresses, creating a significant disruption.

Affected Versions - Are You at Risk?

The problem strikes multiple Windows Server versions, including:

- Windows Server 2016 (KB5061010) - Windows Server 2019 (KB5060531) - Windows Server 2022 (KB5060526) - Windows Server 2025 (KB5060842) If you're running any of these systems, you might want to pay closer attention!

Microsoft's Response: Stay Tuned!

In the wake of these issues, Microsoft has pledged to roll out a fix soon and promises more information will follow. The Redmond tech giant had also addressed other significant issues during this month's Patch Tuesday, including app failures linked to Windows Server 2025 domain controllers and authentication troubles that arose after the April 2025 security updates.

Keeping the Server Smooth

This isn't the first time Microsoft has found itself in hot water this year. Just last month, urgent updates were released to fix a bug causing Hyper-V virtual machines to unexpected restart or freeze, while prior to that, emergency patches were necessary to address issues that prevented Windows containers from launching on several Windows Server systems.

With all these ongoing glitches, Windows Server administrators have reason to be vigilant. As Microsoft works tirelessly on quick resolutions, affected users are left hoping for stable updates in the near future.