Microsoft released an out-of-band hotpatch, KB5084897To resolve a Bluetooth visibility issue on Windows 11 Enterprise devices enrolled in the Hotpatch Update program. The update launched on Monday installs automatically and does not require a restart.
Problem prevents connected Bluetooth devices from appearing in Windows Settings bluetooth and devices or in quick settingsEven if they are working properly. Users affected by the bug are also unable to add new Bluetooth devices as they do not appear in the connections list.
Windows 11 Enterprise Edition affected by KB5084897
KB5084897 Applicable to Windows 11 versions 24h2 And 25H2 On Enterprise editions with hotpatch enabled. The update will not install on enterprise devices that are receiving standard cumulative updates. It includes all enhancements and security patches from the March 2026 Windows Hotpatch release.
Second Windows 11 Enterprise OOB hotpatch in three days
This is Microsoft’s second out-of-band hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise in less than a week. On Friday, Microsoft released KB5084597 to address three high-severity vulnerabilities in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) that could allow an attacker with domain credentials to execute malicious code by convincing a user to connect to a malicious server via the RRAS snap-in.
Hotpatch updates fix problems by applying patches directly to processes running in memory, as well as updating files on disk, so patches remain effective without requiring an immediate restart after a reboot.
KB5084897 hotpatch update was released March 17, 2026, And now it’s automatically becoming available on eligible devices.
