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fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Microsoft rejiggers Intune to give patches time to prove themselves

Microsoft Intune will shift from pushing patches to measuring compliance with defined update standards, emphasizing policy and outcomes over delivery.
#microsoft
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Software development

Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare - and letting you pause them indefinitely

Tech industry
fromTheregister
9 months ago

Microsoft slows Windows 11 24H2 Patch Tuesday due to issues

Microsoft's June security update encountered immediate compatibility issues, highlighting ongoing quality control challenges.
Affected devices will receive a revised update soon, but details remain vague.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
10 months ago

Microsoft envisions Windows Update as the unified platform for all software updates

Microsoft aims to enhance compliance and user experience by centralizing updates, but faces challenges regarding auditability and security.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Microsoft plans another out-of-band Windows fix

Microsoft is releasing an out-of-band update to fix installation errors from a problematic preview update.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Microsoft releases emergency fix for account internet error

Microsoft released an out-of-band update to fix bugs from a recent Windows patch, addressing a Microsoft account issue causing login errors.
Software development
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare - and letting you pause them indefinitely

Microsoft is reforming Windows Update to give users more control over updates and reduce disruptions.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
10 months ago

Microsoft envisions Windows Update as the unified platform for all software updates

Microsoft aims to enhance compliance and user experience by centralizing updates, but faces challenges regarding auditability and security.
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Microsoft pulls Windows update after installation problems

Installation on some devices failed with a 0x80073712 error, and Microsoft temporarily pulled the plug on Friday night. The problem affects Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2.
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#windows-11
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fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Microsoft Promises Fewer Disruptive Windows Updates, More User Control

Microsoft is enhancing Windows Update by providing users with more control and improving overall system reliability in Windows 11.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

The Windows 11 February patch is a big one - here's what PC users are getting

Software development
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Microsoft Promises Fewer Disruptive Windows Updates, More User Control

Microsoft is enhancing Windows Update by providing users with more control and improving overall system reliability in Windows 11.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

The Windows 11 February patch is a big one - here's what PC users are getting

#secure-boot
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Information security

Microsoft will start refreshing Secure Boot certificates in March for Windows 11 and Windows 10 ESU users

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Information security

Microsoft will start refreshing Secure Boot certificates in March for Windows 11 and Windows 10 ESU users

Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Azure power wobble knocks Windows Update offline

A power interruption at an Azure West US datacenter caused widespread service disruptions that impacted Azure services, Windows Update, and the Microsoft Store.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft admits Windows hibernation fix didn't fully work

Windows update caused hibernation failures on Secure Launch PCs with VSM; out-of-band fix didn't resolve all cases and a future Windows update is required.
Software development
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Microsoft issues second emergency patch for Windows this month - update your PC today

Microsoft released emergency patch KB5078127 to restore cloud storage file access for Outlook and other apps while other post-update bugs, including boot issues, persist.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Windows 11 hit by bevy of bugs to kick off 2026 - here's the roundup

Microsoft's January Patch Tuesday fixed many vulnerabilities but introduced multiple Windows bugs, some patched and some still unresolved.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Outlook might freeze when saving files to OneDrive

The January Windows update can cause apps, including Outlook with PST files on OneDrive or Dropbox, to become unresponsive when opening or saving cloud-backed files.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Microsoft issues emergency patch for latest Windows bugs - grab it ASAP

Rolled out on Jan.13 (hmm, an ominous date), the first Patch Tuesday update of the year resolved more than 110 security vulnerabilities, with several of them critical and one already exploited in the wild. The update also fixed a few outstanding issues in Windows itself. Sounds good so far. But the monthly update also introduced a couple of bugs to Windows 11 and 10, as well as Windows Server.
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Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Microsoft fixes Message Queuing issue in new update

Microsoft released an out-of-band update restoring Message Queuing (MSMQ) functionality after a December 2025 update introduced write-permission issues that broke enterprise queues.
fromZDNET
4 months ago

My Windows PC got the Blue Screen of Death - 6 free methods I used to troubleshoot it

It's vital that you learn how to identify and address these issues early. Doing so will help extend your device's lifespan, boost performance, and, most importantly, save you money. This guide marks the beginning of a new series in which I show you the best ways to troubleshoot common PC problems. For this first entry, I'm going to explain how to overcome slowdowns, what to do when you encounter the Blue Screen of Death, as well as a few other quick fixes.
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Information security
fromComputerworld
4 months ago

Be thankful: November's Patch Tuesday has just one zero-day

WSUS removes synchronization error details after installing KB5070879 or later to mitigate CVE-2025-59287 and prevent deserialization-based remote code execution.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Microsoft suggests registry hack for smart card users

Windows requires RSA smart‑card certificates to use KSP not CSP; a registry workaround (DisableCapiOverrideForRSA=0) works until April 2026 and apps must migrate.
fromTheregister
6 months ago

Legacy Update updated - so your old Windows can be, too

Legacy Update is a third-party Windows Update client which can update old, unsupported versions of Windows, from Windows 10 and 11 all the way back to Windows 2000. And now, Legacy Update version 1.12 is here, with a significant rewrite of one component to make it smaller and faster. It can fetch and install all the available updates for every 21st century version of Windows. It's also very handy for Windows XP and Windows 7.
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Software development
fromTheregister
6 months ago

Windows 11 update leaves Blu-ray and TV apps stuttering

A Windows update introduced a bug that causes EVR-based Digital TV and Blu-ray playback to stutter or freeze when HDCP or DRM is active.
Tech industry
fromZDNET
7 months ago

Install Microsoft's emergency Windows patch now - what it fixes and why it was rushed out

Microsoft released an emergency patch restoring Windows reset and reinstall tools for specific Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions.
fromIT Pro
7 months ago

Microsoft's botched August update batch first wiped SSDs, now it's breaking PC resets and recoveries on Windows

"We're aware of these reports and are investigating with our partners."
Information security
Software development
fromZDNET
7 months ago

Microsoft patches more than 100 Windows security flaws - update your PC now

August Patch Tuesday update for Windows fixes 107 security flaws including 13 critical vulnerabilities and introduces new features like the Black Screen of Death.
Software development
fromZDNET
10 months ago

Microsoft's Windows Update to include third-party apps - now that's a game changer

Microsoft is developing a unified Windows Update orchestration platform for third-party applications.
This tool will allow integrated updates for third-party software via Windows Update.
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