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Windows 11 Vs Windows 10: Complete Guide to Differences, Performance, and Features
Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer distinct experiences for users. The latest version, Windows 11, brings a fresh look and new features to the table. It sports a centered taskbar and redesigned Start menu, giving the interface a modern feel. Windows 11 focuses on enhancing productivity and gaming performance, but it comes with stricter hardware requirements […]
Microsoft wants $30 if you want to delay Windows 11 switch
Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 home users can delay the switch to Windows 11 for one more year if they’re willing to pay $30 for Extended Security Updates (ESU). The company first announced that Windows 10 home users can buy Extended Security Updates in December 2023, but this is the first time that Microsoft put a […]
Exploit released for new Windows Server “WinReg” NTLM Relay attack
Proof-of-concept exploit code is now public for a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Remote Registry client that could be used to take control of a Windows domain by downgrading the security of the authentication process. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-43532 and takes advantage of a fallback mechanism in the Windows Registry (WinReg) client implementation that relies on old transport protocols […]
Windows 11 KB5044380 preview update lets you remap the Copilot key
Microsoft has released the optional KB5044380 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, which brings seventeen changes, including a new Gamepad keyboard and the ability to remap the Copilot keyboard key. The KB5044380 cumulative update preview is part of Microsoft’s optional non-security preview updates schedule, released on the fourth week of every month. This […]
Windows 10 KB5045594 update fixes multi-function printer bugs
Microsoft has released the optional KB5045594 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with fixes for problems printing to multi-function printers and other issues. This cumulative update preview allows Windows admins and users to test upcoming fixes and features that will be released in the following month’s mandatory Patch Tuesday. Unlike Patch Tuesday cumulative updates, […]
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on two ASUS models due to crashes
Microsoft is warning of Windows crashing with the blue screen of death on some ASUS laptop models when trying to upgrade to the latest version of the operating system, Windows 11 version 24H2. Microsoft acknowledged the problem in a bulletin late last week, noting that it impacts ASUS X415KA and X515KA laptop models. The technology giant explained that […]
How to Fix Windows 11 Startup Problems: Troubleshooting Boot Issues
If Windows 11 doesn’t start properly, it could be because of different issues, from small software problems to big hardware failures. To fix these problems, you need to follow a step-by-step approach. First, try accessing the Windows Recovery Environment. There, you can use tools like ‘Startup Settings’ and ‘Safe Mode’ to figure out if a […]
Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop issues caused by Windows Server update
Microsoft says this month’s Patch Tuesday cumulative updates fix a known issue that causes Windows servers to disrupt Remote Desktop connections in enterprise networks after installing the July Windows Server security updates. Redmond first confirmed this known issue following many reports from Windows admins that the RD Gateway service kept crashing every 30 minutes after installing the July updates. Admins can track […]
Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 Home and Pro reached end of servicing
Microsoft reminded customers today that multiple editions of Windows 11 22H2 and 21H2 have reached their end of servicing. This announcement applies to Windows 11 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, and SE editions released on September 20, 2022. One year after the Home and Pro editions, Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions […]
Windows 11 KB5044284 and KB5044285 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released the KB5044284 and KB5044285 Windows 11 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 22H2/23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and resolve 27 bugs and performance issues. Both are mandatory cumulative updates containing the October 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates for vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. Windows 11 users can install them by going to Start > Settings > Windows […]