Known Issue
New bug in classic Outlook can only be fixed via Microsoft support
Microsoft is investigating a known issue that causes the classic Outlook email client to crash upon launch, which can only be resolved via Exchange Online support. According to a recently published support document, this impacts Microsoft 365 customers who use classic Outlook on Windows systems. While the company didn’t specify the root cause of this ongoing issue, […]
Microsoft: Media Creation Tool broken on Windows 11 Arm64 PCs
After rolling out Windows 11 25H2, also known as Windows 11 2025 Update, Microsoft has confirmed that the Media Creation Tool has stopped working on devices with Arm64 CPUs. The Windows 11 Media Creation Tool is a free utility that helps users download the latest version of Windows and create bootable installation media for clean installs, system […]
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 […]
Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook encrypted email errors
Microsoft is investigating a known issue that triggers Outlook errors when opening encrypted emails sent from other organizations. According to a recently published support document, this issue affects users in all Office channels who are using the classic Outlook email client. “Currently, when using classic Outlook for Windows, you can’t open an OMEv2 encrypted email […]
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 says recent updates cause DRM video playback issues
Microsoft has confirmed a known issue that prevents some apps from playing Digital Rights Management (DRM) protected video content or displaying and recording live TV. As the company confirmed on Friday, the bug is triggering freezes, black screens, and other issues after installing the August preview update or later on Windows 11 24H2 systems. “Some […]
Microsoft fixes Windows 11 audio issues confirmed in December
Microsoft has removed a safeguard hold that prevented some users from upgrading their systems to Windows 11 24H2 due to compatibility issues that were causing Bluetooth headsets and speakers to malfunction. As the company explained when it acknowledged this bug in December, the issue affected systems with Dirac audio improvement software, which also triggered problems with audio […]
Microsoft says Windows September updates break SMBv1 shares
Microsoft has confirmed that the September 2025 Windows security updates are causing connection issues to Server Message Block (SMB) v1 shares. The list of platforms affected by this known issue is quite extensive, as it includes both client (Windows 11 24H2/23H2/22H2 and Windows 10 22H2/21H2) and server (Windows Server 2025 and Windows Server 2022) platforms. […]
Microsoft fixes streaming issues triggered by Windows updates
Microsoft has resolved severe lag and stuttering issues with NDI streaming software affecting Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems after installing the August 2025 security updates. The company confirmed these problems after receiving widespread reports from users who experienced a range of performance issues while using various streaming apps, including OBS (Open Broadcast Software) and NDI Tools. “Severe stuttering, lag, and choppy audio/video might […]
Microsoft fixes app install issues caused by August Windows updates
Microsoft has fixed a known issue caused by the August 2025 security updates, which triggers unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation problems for non-admin users on all Windows versions. This issue is caused by a security patch that mitigates a Windows Installer privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-50173), which can enable authenticated attackers to […]