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Windows 10 KB5046613 update released with fixes for printer bugs
Microsoft has released the KB5046613 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which includes ten changes and fixes, including the new Microsoft account manager on the Start menu and fixes for multi-function printer issues. The Windows 10 KB5046613 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft’s November 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates. Windows users can install […]
Microsoft warns Azure Virtual Desktop users of black screen issues
Microsoft warned customers they might experience up to 30 minutes of black screens when logging into Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) after installing the KB5040525 Windows 10 July 2024 preview update. Additional symptoms include single sign-on (SSO) failures (on Office applications such as Outlook and Teams) blocking connections to backend services or preventing data syncs and […]
Microsoft fixes Windows 10 bug causing apps to stop working
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevents some apps launched from non-admin accounts from starting on Windows 10 22H2 systems after installing the September preview cumulative update. These launch issues are caused by the affected apps’ child processes running with low Integrity levels instead of medium. “After installing the September 2024 preview update (KB5043131), released September […]
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 […]
New Windows Themes zero-day gets free, unofficial patches
Free unofficial patches are now available for a new Windows Themes zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to steal a target’s NTLM credentials remotely. NTLM has been extensively exploited in NTLM relay attacks, where threat actors force vulnerable network devices to authenticate against servers under their control, and pass-the-hash attacks, where they exploit system vulnerabilities or deploy malicious […]
Windows 10 KB5044273 update released with 9 fixes, security updates
Microsoft has released the KB5044273 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, which includes nine changes and fixes, including a new Windows Update opt-in notification shown when you log in to the operating system. The Windows 10 KB5044273 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft’s October 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates. Windows users […]
Windows 10 KB5043131 update released with 9 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the September 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for bugs causing Edge web browser freezes and media playback issues. Today’s optional cumulative update (KB5043131) is a maintenance release designed to allow Windows administrators to test fixes and improvements. This will ensure a more reliable user experience when […]
Windows 10 KB5041582 update released with 5 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the August 2024 preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for issues causing system freezes and memory leaks. Today’s KB5041582 optional cumulative update is a maintenance release that enables Windows administrators to test fixes and improvements and ensure a more reliable experience for end users when rolling out security updates via the mandatory […]
New Windows 10 22H2 beta fixes memory leaks and crashes
I’ve dealt with my share of tech troubles over the years. New Windows 10 22H2 beta fixes memory leaks and crashes, From slow performance to sudden crashes, I’ve seen it all. But now, I’m excited to talk about the Windows 10 22H2 beta. It’s here to fix memory leaks and crashes that have been a problem before. For a long time, […]
Windows Update downgrade attack “unpatches” fully-updated systems
SafeBreach security researcher Alon Leviev revealed at Black Hat 2024 that two zero-days could be exploited in downgrade attacks to “unpatch” fully updated Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server systems and reintroduce old vulnerabilities. Microsoft issued advisories on the two unpatched zero-days (tracked as CVE-2024-38202 and CVE-2024-21302) in coordination with the Black Hat talk, […]