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Microsoft testing adjustable taskbar, Start menu in Windows 11
Microsoft has finally brought back the resizable taskbar and Start menu to Windows 11 in the latest preview version rolling out to Insiders in the Experimental channel. Starting with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8493, the taskbar can now be configured to use smaller buttons and moved to the bottom, top, left, or right side of […]
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 security update install issues
Microsoft has confirmed that the May 2026 Windows 11 security update (KB5089549) fails to install on some systems and triggers 0x800f0922 errors. This known issue is caused by insufficient free space on the EFI System Partition (ESP), which results in the update automatically rolling back on affected devices. “This issue affects devices with limited free […]
Hackers earn $1,298,250 for 47 zero-days at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026
The Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 hacking contest has concluded, with security researchers collecting $1,298,250 in rewards after exploiting 47 zero-day flaws. The competition took place at the OffensiveCon conference from May 14 to May 16 and focused on enterprise technologies and artificial intelligence. Throughout the contest, the hackers targeted fully patched products across web browsers, enterprise applications, local […]
Microsoft fixes BitLocker recovery issue only for Windows 11 users
Microsoft has addressed a known issue causing some Windows 11 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 Windows security updates. BitLocker is a Windows security feature that encrypts storage drives to protect against data theft. It also often activates recovery mode after hardware changes or TPM (Trusted Platform Module) updates, blocking […]
Microsoft fixes Windows Autopatch bug installing restricted drivers
Microsoft has fixed a Windows Autopatch bug that caused driver updates restricted by administrative policies to be deployed on some Autopatch-managed Windows devices in the European Union. According to a service alert first spotted by Microsoft MVP Susan Bradley, the issue affected only a limited number of devices running client Windows platforms (i.e., Windows 11 […]
Windows 11 KB5089549 & KB5087420 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5089549 and KB5087420 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 May 2026 Patch Tuesday security patches for 120 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 also manually download and […]
Microsoft confirms April Windows updates cause backup failures
Microsoft has confirmed that the April 2026 security updates are causing failures in third-party backup applications using the psmounterex.sys driver. As GeekFeed reported last week, this issue affects software using VSS (Volume Shadow Copy Service) snapshots and causes failures due to a VSS service timeout. Software impacted by this includes, but is not limited to, products from Macrium (Reflect), Acronis (Cyber […]
Microsoft tests modern Windows Run, says it’s faster than legacy dialog
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 is getting a new modern Run dialog with dark mode support and faster performance in a new preview build 26300.8346. The Run dialog has been around since the Windows 95 era, and it is one of those small Windows features that many power users still rely on every day. […]
Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop warnings displaying incorrectly
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing newly introduced Windows security warnings to display incorrectly when opening Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. This known issue affects all supported Windows versions, including Windows 11 (KB5083768 & KB5083769), Windows 10 (KB5082200), and Windows Server (KB5082063), on devices with multiple monitors and different display scaling settings. Microsoft addressed the bug in the optional KB5083631 preview […]
Microsoft now lets admins choose pre-installed Store apps to uninstall
Microsoft has updated a Windows 11 in-box app removal policy introduced in October to include a dynamic list that lets IT admins choose which preinstalled Store apps to uninstall. The updated RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages policy enables admins to remove any preinstalled MSIX/APPX app by referencing its Package Family Name (PFN) using Group Policy Object (GPO) or a custom OMA-URI […]