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Windows 11 KB5068861 & KB5068865 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5068861 and KB5068865 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. Today’s updates are mandatory as they contain the November 2025 Patch Tuesday security patches for vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. You can install today’s update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on ‘Check for Updates.’ You can […]
Microsoft: Emergency Windows 10 update fixes ESU enrollment bug
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band update to address a known issue preventing Windows 10 users from enrolling in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. “This update addresses an issue in the Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Update (ESU) enrollment process, where the enrollment wizard may fail during enrollment,” Microsoft explained. “This update is marked as […]
How to use the new Windows 11 Start menu, now rolling out
The Windows Start menu is getting its first major redesign since 2021 and will be rolled out to everyone with the November 11 Patch Tuesday update. The Start menu is now scrollable, so you can move through your apps in one place. This means the “All” section sits on the main screen, and you do not need […]
Still on Windows 10? Enroll in free ESU before next week’s Patch Tuesday
With the first Patch Tuesday following Windows 10’s end of support approaching next week, users who continue to run the operating system should enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to remain protected against newly discovered security vulnerabilities. On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 reached the end of support, meaning that Microsoft will no […]
Microsoft testing faster Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11
Microsoft is testing a faster version of Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) and updated Smart App Control (SAC), allowing users to toggle it without requiring a Windows clean install. QMR enables IT administrators to resolve Windows boot failures remotely, eliminating the need for physical access to the system. If Windows 11 fails to start due to […]
Windows 11 Store gets Ninite-style multi-app installer feature
The Microsoft Store on the web now lets you create a multi-app install package on Windows 11 that installs multiple applications from a single installer. This means you can now install multiple apps simultaneously without having to download each one manually. The experience is similar to that of the third-party app Ninite, a package manager that […]
Microsoft: October Windows updates trigger BitLocker recovery
Microsoft has warned that some systems may boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the October 2025 Windows security updates. BitLocker is a Windows security feature that encrypts storage drives to block data theft attempts. Windows computers typically enter BitLocker recovery mode after hardware changes or Trusted Platform Module (TPM) updates to regain access to protected […]
Windows 10 update bug triggers incorrect end-of-support alerts
Microsoft says that installing the October 2025 updates may trigger incorrect end-of-support warnings on Windows 10 systems with active security coverage or still under active support. According to widespread user reports since last month’s Patch Tuesday, affected devices are displaying “Your version of Windows has reached the end of support” messages in the Windows Update Settings page. This bug impacts systems […]
Microsoft: Patch for WSUS flaw disabled Windows Server hotpatching
An out-of-band (OOB) security update that patches an actively exploited Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) vulnerability has broken hotpatching on some Windows Server 2025 devices. KB5070881, the emergency update causing this issue, was released on the same day that several cybersecurity companies confirmed the critical-severity CVE-2025-59287 remote code execution (RCE) flaw was being exploited in the wild. The […]
Microsoft: Windows Task Manager won’t quit after KB5067036 update
Microsoft has confirmed a known issue that is preventing users from quitting the Windows 11 Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. This comes after widespread user reports that the Task Manager continues to run in the background even after quitting the app using the “Close” button, resulting in various performance issues, including stuttering and CPU hangs. […]