× In March 2026, Microsoft patch qualification for FactoryTalk Batch v18.00 is available. FactoryTalk Optix has been upgraded to v1.7.1, FactoryTalk Remote Access to v14.3.1, and Studio 5000 Logix Designer to the latest reroll versions (v38.01, v37.02, v36.03, v35.04, and v34.05).

Summary: What's New this Month

MS KnowledgeBasePatchedProductPatched Product VersionReleaseDateRecommendationTitleDescriptionPublishDateProductsRequired RA RollupQualified with RA RollupComments
KB5085516Windows 11 Enterprise24H203/21/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5085516) (26100.8039)Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/27/2026FT Service Platform: 6.60.00 FT View Site Edition: 16.00.00 FT View Machine Edition: 16.00.00 FT Action Manager: 1.02.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.60.00 FT Linx: 6.60.00 FT AssetCentre: 16.00.00 FT Batch: 18.00.00 FT Logix Echo: 4.00 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 38.01 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 37.02 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 36.03 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 35.04 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 34.05March 2026
KB5077464Windows Server 202221H203/10/2026Fully QualifiedSecurity Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU (KB5077464)Security issues have been identified in the SQL Server 2022 RTM CU that could allow an attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/23/2026FT View Site Edition: 14.00.00 FT View Site Edition: 15.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 14.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 15.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.40.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.50.00 FT AssetCentre: 13.00.00 FT AssetCentre: 15.00.00 FT Batch: 17.00.00 FT Batch: 16.00.00 FT Historian SE: 10.00.00 FT Historian SE: 9.01.00March 2026
KB5077464Windows 11 Enterprise23H203/10/2026Fully QualifiedSecurity Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU (KB5077464)Security issues have been identified in the SQL Server 2022 RTM CU that could allow an attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/23/2026FT View Machine Edition: 14.00.00 FT View Machine Edition: 15.00.00 FT AssetCentre: 13.00.00 FT AssetCentre: 15.00.00 FT Batch: 16.00.00 FT Batch: 17.00.00 FT Logix Echo: 3.00.01 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 36.00 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 37.01March 2026
KB5077464Windows Server 202524H203/10/2026Fully QualifiedSecurity Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM CU (KB5077464)Security issues have been identified in the SQL Server 2022 RTM CU that could allow an attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/23/2026FT View Site Edition: 16.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 16.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.60.00 FT AssetCentre: 16.00.00 FT Batch: 18.00.00 FT Historian SE: 12.00.00March 2026
KB5077469Windows Server 2019180903/10/2026Fully QualifiedSecurity Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM CU (KB5077469)Security issues have been identified in the SQL Server 2019 RTM CU that could allow an attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/23/2026FT View Site Edition: 13.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 13.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.30.00 FT AssetCentre: 11.00.00 FT Batch: 15.00.00 FT Historian SE: 8.00.00March 2026
KB5077469Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC21H203/10/2026Fully QualifiedSecurity Update for SQL Server 2019 RTM CU (KB5077469)Security issues have been identified in the SQL Server 2019 RTM CU that could allow an attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/23/2026FT View Machine Edition: 13.00.00 FT AssetCentre: 11.00.00 FT Batch: 15.00.00 RSLogix 5000: 20.06 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 34.00March 2026
KB5077473Windows Server 2016160703/10/2026Fully QualifiedSecurity Update for SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 CU (KB5077473)Security issues have been identified in the SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 CU that could allow an attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/23/2026FT View Site Edition: 11.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 11.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.11.00December 2025 Legacy
KB5078740Windows Server 202524H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft server operating system version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5078740) (26100.32522)Install this update to resolve issues in Microsoft server operating system, version 24H2. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/23/2026FT Optix: 1.7.1.46
KB5078740Windows Server 202524H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft server operating system version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5078740) (26100.32522)Install this update to resolve issues in Microsoft server operating system, version 24H2. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.60.00 FT View Site Edition: 16.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 16.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.60.00 FT Linx: 6.60.00 FT Linx Gateway: 6.60.00 RSLinx Classic: 4.60.00 FT Linx OPC UA Connector: 6.60.00 FT AssetCentre: 16.00.00 FT Batch: 18.00.00 FT Historian SE: 12.00.00 FT Policy Manager: 6.60.00March 2026
KB5078752Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC201903/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems (KB5078752)A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.11.00 FT View Site Edition: 11.00.00 FT View Machine Edition: 11.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.11.00 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 31.00September 2022 or aboveDecember 2025 Legacy1. Refer to FAQ-18 for Required RA Rollup.
KB5078752Windows Server 2019180903/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (KB5078752)A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.30.00 FT View Site Edition: 13.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 13.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.30.00 FT Linx: 6.30.00 FT Linx Gateway: 6.30.00 RSLinx Classic: 4.30.00 FT Linx OPC UA Connector: 6.30.00 FT AssetCentre: 11.00.00 FT Batch: 15.00.00 ThinManager: 13.02 SP6 FT Historian SE: 8.00.00September 2022 or aboveMarch 20261. Refer to FAQ-18 for Required RA Rollup.
KB5078766Windows Server 202221H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft server operating system version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5078766)A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.40.00 FT Service Platform: 6.50.00 FT View Site Edition: 14.00.00 FT View Site Edition: 15.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 14.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 15.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.40.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.50.00 FT Linx: 6.40.00 FT Linx: 6.50.00 FT Linx Gateway: 6.40.00 FT Linx Gateway: 6.50.00 RSLinx Classic: 4.40.00 RSLinx Classic: 4.50.00 FT Linx OPC UA Connector: 6.40.00 FT Linx OPC UA Connector: 6.50.00 FT Transaction Manager: 14.00 FT AssetCentre: 13.00.00 FT AssetCentre: 15.00.00 FT Batch: 17.00.00 FT Batch: 16.00.00 ThinManager: 14.01 SP2 FT Historian SE: 10.00.00 FT Historian SE: 9.01.00 FT Policy Manager: 6.50.00March 2026
KB5078766Windows Server 202221H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft server operating system version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5078766)A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.03/23/2026FT Remote Access: 14.3.1
KB5078883Windows 11 Enterprise23H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5078883)Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.40.00 FT Service Platform: 6.50.00 ThinManager Client: 14.1.0 FT View Site Edition: 14.00.00 FT View Site Edition: 15.00.00 FT View Machine Edition: 14.00.00 FT View Machine Edition: 15.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.40.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.50.00 FT Linx: 6.50.00 FT AssetCentre: 13.00.00 FT AssetCentre: 15.00.00 FT Batch: 16.00.00 FT Batch: 17.00.00 FT Logix Echo: 3.00.01 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 36.00 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 37.01March 2026
KB5078885Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC21H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5078885)A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.30.00 ThinManager Client: 13.2.1 FT View Site Edition: 13.00.00 FT View Machine Edition: 13.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.30.00 FT AssetCentre: 11.00.00 FT Batch: 15.00.00 RSLogix 5000: 20.06 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 34.00September 2022 or aboveMarch 20261. Refer to FAQ-18 for Required RA Rollup.
KB5078938Windows Server 2016160703/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems (KB5078938)A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.11.00 FT View Site Edition: 11.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 11.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.11.00 FT Linx: 6.11.00 FT Linx Gateway: 6.11.00 RSLinx Classic: 4.11.00 FT Linx OPC UA Connector: 6.11.00September 2022 or aboveDecember 2025 Legacy1. Refer to FAQ-18 for Required RA Rollup.
KB5079473Windows 11 Enterprise24H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5079473) (26100.8037)Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.60.00 FT View Site Edition: 16.00.00 FT View Machine Edition: 16.00.00 FT Action Manager: 1.02.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.60.00 FT Linx: 6.60.00 FT AssetCentre: 16.00.00 FT Batch: 18.00.00 FT Logix Echo: 4.00 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 38.01 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 37.02 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 36.03 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 35.04 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 34.05March 2026
KB5081277Windows Server 202524H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 .NET 8.0.25 Security Update for x64 Server (KB5081277)2026-03 .NET 8.0.25 Security Update for x64 Server (KB5081277)03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.60.00 FT View Site Edition: 16.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 16.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.60.00 FT Linx: 6.60.00 FT Linx Gateway: 6.60.00 RSLinx Classic: 4.60.00 FT Linx OPC UA Connector: 6.60.00 FT AssetCentre: 16.00.00 FT Historian SE: 12.00.00 FT Policy Manager: 6.60.00March 2026
KB5081277Windows Server 202221H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 .NET 8.0.25 Security Update for x64 Server (KB5081277)2026-03 .NET 8.0.25 Security Update for x64 Server (KB5081277)03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.50.00 FT View Site Edition: 15.00.00 FT ViewPoint: 15.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.50.00 FT Linx: 6.50.00 FT Linx Gateway: 6.50.00 RSLinx Classic: 4.50.00 FT Linx OPC UA Connector: 6.50.00 FT AssetCentre: 15.00.00 FT Historian SE: 10.00.00 FT Policy Manager: 6.50.00March 2026
KB5081277Windows Server 202221H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 .NET 8.0.25 Security Update for x64 Server (KB5081277)2026-03 .NET 8.0.25 Security Update for x64 Server (KB5081277)03/23/2026FT Remote Access: 14.3.1
KB5081277Windows 11 Enterprise23H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 .NET 8.0.25 Security Update for x64 Client (KB5081277)2026-03 .NET 8.0.25 Security Update for x64 Client (KB5081277)03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.50.00 FT View Site Edition: 15.00.00 FT View Machine Edition: 15.00.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.50.00 FT Linx: 6.50.00 FT AssetCentre: 15.00.00 FT Batch: 17.00.00 FT Logix Echo: 3.00.01 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 37.01March 2026
KB5081277Windows 11 Enterprise24H203/10/2026Fully Qualified2026-03 .NET 8.0.25 Security Update for x64 Client (KB5081277)2026-03 .NET 8.0.25 Security Update for x64 Client (KB5081277)03/23/2026FT Service Platform: 6.60.00 FT View Site Edition: 16.00.00 FT View Machine Edition: 16.00.00 FT Action Manager: 1.02.00 FT Alarms and Events: 6.60.00 FT Linx: 6.60.00 FT AssetCentre: 16.00.00 FT Batch: 18.00.00 FT Logix Echo: 4.00 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 38.01 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 37.02 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 36.03 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 35.04 Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 34.05March 2026