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Microsoft fixes Windows DRM video playback issues for some users
Microsoft says it has “partially” resolved a known issue that caused problems when trying to play DRM-protected video in Blu-ray/DVD/Digital TV applications. This bug affects Windows 11 24H2 systems, and it triggers freezes, black screens, and other issues after installing the August preview update or later. “Some Digital TV and BluRay/DVD applications might experience problems […]
Windows 11 KB5065789 update released with 41 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5065789 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 41 improvements, including new AI actions in File Explorer and bug fixes for Windows Update and Windows Sandbox. This update is part of Microsoft’s “optional non-security preview updates” schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to allow Windows […]
Microsoft releases the final Windows 10 22H2 preview update
Microsoft has released the final non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, which includes fixes for the out-of-box experience and SMBv1 protocol connectivity. This is an optional cumulative update that delivers updates at the end of each month, allowing Windows administrators to test improvements and bug fixes that will roll out to all users […]
Microsoft will offer free Windows 10 security updates in Europe
Microsoft will offer free extended security updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and all 27 European Union member states. This announcement follows Microsoft’s statement in June that customers will be able to enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program at no additional cost, using their Microsoft […]
New EDR-Freeze tool uses Windows WER to suspend security software
A new method and proof-of-concept tool called EDR-Freeze demonstrates that evading security solutions is possible from user mode with Microsoft’s Windows Error Reporting (WER) system. The technique eliminates the need of a vulnerable driver and puts security agents like endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools into a state of hibernation. By using the WER framework together […]
Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block after face detection fix
Microsoft has removed a compatibility hold that prevented devices with integrated cameras from installing Windows 11 24H2 due to a face detection bug causing app freezes. The issues were triggered when using the Camera app, Windows Hello with facial recognition sign-in options, and other apps that utilize the integrated camera on affected PCs. “After installing […]
Microsoft starts rolling out Gaming Copilot on Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft has begun rolling out the beta version of its AI-powered Gaming Copilot to Windows 11 systems for users aged 18 or older, excluding those in mainland China. Tagged as a “personal gaming sidekick,” Gaming Copilot will also be pushed to Xbox mobile app users on Apple and Android devices starting next month. To start using Gaming […]
Steam will stop running on Windows 32-bit in January 2026
Valve has announced that its Steam digital distribution service will drop support for 32-bit versions of Windows starting January 2026. Two years earlier, in January 2024, Steam also dropped support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1, recommending users to upgrade to a newer operating system. Although Steam will soon stop running on Windows 10 32-bit […]
Notepad gets free AI features on Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11
Microsoft is adding free AI-powered text writing capabilities to Notepad for customers with Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11. Currently, this change is being rolled out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, who have upgraded to Notepad version 11.2508.28.0. The AI-powered text summarization, text rewriting, and text generation features introduced for Windows 11 users over the […]
Microsoft: WMIC will be removed after Windows 11 25H2 upgrade
Microsoft has announced that the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool will be removed after upgrading to Windows 11 25H2 and later. WMIC is a legacy built-in Windows command-line tool that allows users to interact with the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) system using text commands. In a Microsoft 365 message center update, Microsoft now advises IT administrators to […]