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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 […]
Microsoft September 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 81 flaws, two zero-days
Today is Microsoft’s September 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 81 flaws, including two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. This Patch Tuesday also fixes nine “Critical” vulnerabilities, five of which are remote code execution vulnerabilities, 1 is information disclosure, and 2 are elevation of privileges. The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed […]
Windows 10 KB5065429 update includes 14 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5065429 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with fourteen fixes or changes, including fixes for unexpected UAC prompts and severe lag and stuttering issues with NDI streaming software. The Windows 10 KB5065429 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft’s September 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates, which fix two publicly disclosed zero-day […]
Microsoft: Anti-spam bug blocks links in Exchange Online, Teams
Microsoft is working to resolve a known issue that causes an anti-spam service to mistakenly block Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams users from opening URLs and quarantine some of their emails. In a service alert seen by GeekFeed, the company stated that the issue is caused by the anti-spam engine incorrectly tagging URLs contained within other URLs […]
Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer
Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as “AI actions,” they can currently only be used to remove the background, erase objects, and blur the background in JPG, JPEG, and PNG image files. The complete […]
Microsoft now enforces MFA on Azure Portal sign-ins for all tenants
Microsoft says it has been enforcing multifactor authentication (MFA) for Azure Portal sign-ins across all tenants since March 2025. The company’s Azure MFA enforcement efforts were announced in May 2024 when Redmond began implementing mandatory MFA for all users signing into Azure to administer resources. One year ago, in August 2024, Microsoft also warned Entra global admins to […]
Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues
Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation issues for non-admin users across all supported Windows versions. This known issue is caused by a security patch that addresses the CVE-2025-50173 Windows Installer privilege escalation vulnerability, which can allow authenticated attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges due to a […]
Windows 11 KB5064081 update clears up CPU usage metrics in Task Manager
Microsoft has released the KB5064081 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes thirty-six new features or changes, with many gradually rolling out. These updates include new Recall features and a new way of displaying CPU usage in Task Manager. The KB5064081 update is part of the company’s optional non-security preview update schedule, which releases updates at the […]
Microsoft fixes bug behind Windows certificate enrollment errors
Microsoft has resolved a known issue causing false CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) error messages after installing the July 2025 preview and subsequent Windows 11 24H2 updates. When it acknowledged this bug two weeks ago, the company asked users to ignore error events caused by recent updates that triggered a warning about the ‘Microsoft Pluton Cryptographic Provider’ not being loaded. “Following […]