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Windows 11 upgrade block lifted after Safe Exam Browser fix
Microsoft has removed an upgrade block that prevented some Safe Exam Browser users from installing the Windows 11 2024 Update due to incompatibility issues. Safe Exam Browser is an open-source software used by schools, professional certification bodies, and enterprises to transform computers into secure workstations during online exams, preventing cheating by restricting access to unauthorized […]
Play ransomware exploited Windows logging flaw in zero-day attacks
The Play ransomware gang has exploited a high-severity Windows Common Log File System flaw in zero-day attacks to gain SYSTEM privileges and deploy malware on compromised systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-29824, was tagged by Microsoft as exploited in a limited number of attacks and patched during last month’s Patch Tuesday. “The targets include organizations in the information […]
Microsoft unveils new AI agents that can modify Windows settings
Today, Microsoft announced new Windows experiences for Copilot+ PCs, including AI agents that will make changing settings on your Windows computer easier. The company says users will be able to use these new agents to find settings they want to change using natural language quickly, and even instruct them to do it without any user […]
Microsoft silently fixes Start menu bug affecting Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft has silently fixed an issue that broke Start Menu jump lists for all apps on systems running Windows 10, version 22H2. The Windows 10 jump list feature lets users quickly access recently opened files and tasks using the context menu when right-clicking an app’s icon in the Start menu or the Windows taskbar. As […]
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 now ready to rollout to everyone
Microsoft announced over the weekend that the Windows 11 24H2 update is ready to roll out to all compatible PCs, excluding those with safeguard holds. Also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update, this release will now be offered to all Windows devices that aren’t configured to defer feature updates. “We have reached the last […]
Microsoft makes all new accounts passwordless by default
Microsoft has announced that all new Microsoft accounts will be “passwordless by default” to secure them against password attacks such as phishing, brute force, and credential stuffing. The announcement comes after the company started rolling out updated sign-in and sign-up user experience (UX) flows for web and mobile apps in March, optimized for passwordless and passkey-first authentication. […]
Microsoft: Windows Server hotpatching to require subscription
Microsoft has announced that it will soon introduce paid subscriptions for Windows Server 2025 hotpatching, a service that enables admins to install security updates without restarting. The company urged admins to try hotpatching free of charge before it becomes generally available in July, when they’ll have to pay for a subscription to test it. However, […]
Windows “inetpub” security fix can be abused to block future updates
A recent Windows security update that creates an ‘inetpub’ folder has introduced a new weakness allowing attackers to prevent the installation of future updates. After people installed this month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates, Windows users suddenly found an “inetpub” folder owned by the SYSTEM account created in the root of the system drive, normally the C: drive. It […]
Microsoft announces fix for CPU spikes when typing in Outlook
Microsoft says it will soon fix a known issue causing CPU spikes when typing messages in recent versions of its classic Outlook email client. Redmond confirmed this bug last week after a wave of user reports on various online platforms since early November, including Microsoft’s community website, with those affected saying that disabling all spell-check options and add-ins […]
Microsoft fixes bug causing incorrect 0x80070643 WinRE errors
Microsoft says it resolved a known issue causing erroneous 0x80070643 installation failure errors when deploying the April 2025 Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) updates. When it acknowledged the bug two weeks ago, Redmond told those affected that these errors can be ignored since they’re inaccurate and don’t impact their Windows device’s functionality. The known issue impacts the KB5057588 WinRE update […]