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How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11

How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11

Written By Anoop C Nair
Last Updated February 17, 2026
Posted In Windows 11
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Key Takeaways:

  • KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures on Some Windows 11 Systems
  • Impact on endpoint management workflows
  • How admins can identify, mitigate, and resolve these failures to restore stability
  • Ensuring they can act quickly to minimize disruption

Let’s discuss How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11. After the release of KB5077181 cumulative update for Windows 11 as part of February security and quality improvements some environments, post-deployment issues are being observed on select devices.

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How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11

After releasing Windows 11 cumulative update with KB5077181 many issues are faced on selected devices. Importantly, not all devices are affected the problems seem configuration-specific. The following table shows Reported Issues.

Reported Issues
Continuous restart / boot loops
Login failures (SENS service errors)
Network connectivity issues (Wi-Fi connected but no internet / DHCP failure)
Installation failures with error codes 0x800f0983 / 0x800f0991
How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11 – Table.1

After Effects

Due to Boot Loops & Restart Failures, Devices stuck in continuous reboot cycles, preventing normal operation. Login Failures will increase due to this issue so users unable to sign in due to SENS service errors, blocking access to desktops.

Temporary Workarounds for this Issue

If KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures, you can uninstall this update. For Uninstalling, you can choose 2 methods which are Control Panel or Command Prompt.

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Control Panel

Open the Command Prompt on your Windows 11 Device. Then go to Programs > Programs and Features > View Installed Updates.

How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11 - Fig.1
How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11 – Fig.1

After clicking on the View Installed Updates you will get Windows Update > Uninstall updates on Settings Application. Here you can click uninstall button on the security Update for Microsoft Windows KB5077181.

How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11 - Fig.2
How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11 – Fig.2

Commond Prompt

Open the Commond Prompt as Admins. Then, enter the prompt as “wusa /uninstall /kb:5077181 /quiet /norestart”. Reboot the device and temporarily pause updates if required.

How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11 - Fig.3
How to Fix KB5077181 Update Triggering Restart Loops & Network Failures in Windows 11 – Fig.3

Recommendation for IT / Endpoint Teams

Test cumulative updates in pilot groups before broad rollout, Monitor Event Viewer (System & Servicing logs), Keep rollback plan ready in SCCM / Intune environments, Track Microsoft Release Health dashboard for official updates.

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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP for 10 consecutive years from 2015 onwards. He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM,  Windows,  Cloud  PC,  Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.

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Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

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