Known Issue
Microsoft fixes bug that blocked Google Chrome from launching
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing its Family Safety parental control service to block Windows users from launching Google Chrome and other web browsers. Family Safety helps parents monitor their children’s activity and provides screen time management, app controls, communication monitoring, content filtering, location tracking, and activity reports. Microsoft acknowledged the bug in late June 2025 […]
Microsoft: January update shutdown bug affects more Windows PCs
Microsoft has confirmed that a known issue preventing some Windows 11 devices from shutting down also affects Windows 10 systems with Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) enabled. VSM is a Windows security feature that creates an isolated, protected memory region separate from the normal operating system (known as the “secure kernel”), using hardware virtualization that is extremely […]
Microsoft fixes bug causing password sign-in option to disappear
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that was causing the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options after installing Windows 11 updates released since August 2025. The password icon appears on the lock screen only if multiple sign-in options (e.g., PIN, password, security key, fingerprint) are available. However, if you use only […]
Microsoft fixes Outlook bug blocking access to encrypted emails
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevented Microsoft 365 customers from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook after a December update. This bug affects users who try to open messages encrypted with “Encrypt Only” permissions, a policy that doesn’t restrict forwarding, printing, or copying the email. On impacted systems, users are seeing a message_v2.rpmsg attachment […]
Microsoft shares workaround for Outlook freezes after Windows update
Microsoft shared a temporary workaround for customers experiencing Outlook freezes after installing this month’s Windows security updates. As explained one week ago, when Microsoft acknowledged the issue, the bug causes the classic Outlook desktop client to hang for users with POP email accounts who have deployed the KB5074109 security update on Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 systems. Other […]
Microsoft: Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users
Microsoft is investigating widespread reports that a January Windows 11 security update is causing the classic Outlook desktop client to freeze and hang for users with POP email accounts. POP (Post Office Protocol) is an email retrieval protocol used for downloading emails from a server to a local device. While POP isn’t as widely used […]
Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to shut down after January update
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue that prevents Windows 11 23H2 devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled from shutting down. System Guard Secure Launch is a Windows security feature designed to protect the boot process from firmware-level attacks and malware such as rootkits. According to a release health dashboard update on Thursday, this known […]
Microsoft updates Windows DLL that triggered security alerts
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing security applications to flag a core Windows component, the company said in a service alert posted this week. The list of affected systems is quite extensive and includes both client (Windows 10 and Windows 11) and server (Windows Server 2012 through Windows Server 2025) platforms. According […]
Google confirms Android bug causing volume key issues
Google has confirmed a software bug that is preventing volume buttons from working correctly on Android devices with accessibility features enabled. According to a support document published today, user reports indicate that volume keys malfunction when” Select to Speak” is activated on their Android devices. Select to Speak is an Android accessibility service that reads text […]
Microsoft: Classic Outlook bug prevents opening encrypted emails
Microsoft is investigating a bug preventing recipients from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook after a recent update. This known issue affects users who try to open messages encrypted with “Encrypt Only” permissions, which also allows copying, printing, and forwarding. “After updating to Current Channel Version 2511 (Build 19426.20218) recipients may not be able to […]