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Microsoft rolls out hardware-accelerated BitLocker in Windows 11
Microsoft is rolling out hardware-accelerated BitLocker in Windows 11 to address growing performance and security concerns by leveraging the capabilities of system-on-a-chip and CPU. BitLocker is the native full-disk encryption feature in Windows that protects data from being readable without proper authentication. During normal device boot, it relies on the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to securely […]
Microsoft: Recent Windows updates break RemoteApp connections
Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows updates trigger RemoteApp connection failures on Windows 11 24H2/25H2 and Windows Server 2025 devices in Azure Virtual Desktop environments. RemoteApp enables users to stream individual Windows applications from the cloud without loading an entire virtual desktop, making them to run like local, native applications. This known issue occurs after […]
Windows 10 OOB update released to fix Message Queuing (MSMQ) issues
This month’s extended security update for Windows 10 broke Message Queuing (MSMQ), which is typically used by enterprises to manage background tasks. Microsoft says it identified a fix and is now rolling out an out-of-band update (KB5074976) via Update Catalog to address it. You won’t find the OOB on Windows Update or WSUS, as it’s only offered via Update Catalog, […]
Microsoft asks admins to reach out for Windows IIS failures fix
Microsoft has asked businesses to reach out for advice on how to temporarily mitigate a known Message Queuing (MSMQ) issue causing enterprise apps and Internet Information Services (IIS) sites to fail. MSMQ is an optional Windows service commonly used in enterprise environments that helps apps communicate over a network. The known issue mainly affects enterprise users with Windows 10 22H2, Windows […]
Microsoft: Recent Windows updates break VPN access for WSL users
Microsoft says that recent Windows 11 security updates are causing VPN networking failures for enterprise users running Windows Subsystem for Linux. This known issue affects users who installed the KB5067036 October 2025 non-security update, released October 28th, or any subsequent updates, including the KB5072033 cumulative update released during this month’s Patch Tuesday. On impacted systems, users are experiencing connectivity […]
Microsoft: December security updates cause Message Queuing failures
Microsoft has confirmed that the December 2025 security updates are breaking Message Queuing (MSMQ) functionality, affecting enterprise applications and Internet Information Services (IIS) websites. This known issue affects Windows 10 22H2, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2016 systems that have installed the KB5071546, KB5071544, and KB5071543 security updates released during this month’s Patch Tuesday. On impacted systems, users […]
New Windows RasMan zero-day flaw gets free, unofficial patches
Free unofficial patches are available for a new Windows zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan) service. RasMan is a critical Windows system service that starts automatically, runs in the background with SYSTEM-level privileges, and manages VPN, Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPoE), and other remote network connections. ACROS Security […]
Microsoft fixes Windows Explorer white flashes in dark mode
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5070311 optional update. The bug was also triggered when creating a new tab, selecting ‘More details’ while copying files, toggling the Details pane on or off, or navigating to or […]
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5071546 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5071546 extended security update to resolve 57 security vulnerabilities, including three zero-day flaws. If you are running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC or are enrolled in the ESU program, you can install this update like normal by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and manually performing a ‘Check for Updates.’ As this update is mandatory, it […]
Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 57 flaws
Today is Microsoft’s December 2025 Patch Tuesday, which fixes 57 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. This Patch Tuesday also addresses three “Critical” remote code execution vulnerabilities. The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed below: When GeekFeed reports on Patch Tuesday security updates, we only count those released by […]