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Windows KB5121767 OOB update fixes shutdowns on some Dell PCs
Microsoft has released emergency updates to fix a known issue causing some Dell PCs to experience performance issues or shut down after installing the July 2026 Windows 11 security updates. As detailed when Microsoft acknowledged the issue on Tuesday, it affects only Dell systems that have installed the KB5101650 cumulative update on Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 devices. […]
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 90 days
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that systems running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 and Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2 will stop receiving updates in three months. However, as the company explains on its support website, Enterprise and Education editions will remain under mainstream support until October 12, 2027. “On October 13, 2026, Windows 11, version […]
Microsoft: Some Dell PCs shut down after recent Windows updates
Microsoft is blocking this month’s Windows 11 security updates on some Dell devices because they are causing shutdowns and performance issues. This known issue affects only Dell systems after installing the KB5101650 cumulative update released this Tuesday for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 devices. “After installing the June 23, 2026, Windows preview update (KB5095093), a limited number of Dell […]
Windows 11 KB5101650 & KB5099414 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5101650 and KB5099414 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. Today’s updates are mandatory as they contain the July 2026 Patch Tuesday security patches for 571 vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. You can install today’s update by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on ‘Check for Updates.’ You can also manually download and […]
Microsoft starts testing cleaner Windows Search without ads
Microsoft is now testing a cleaner and faster version of Windows Search that should prioritize relevant results over ads and promotional content. These changes are part of a broader effort to improve Windows search, announced by Windows president Pavan Davuluri in March and aimed at delivering a more consistent experience across the Start menu, taskbar, File Explorer, […]
Microsoft to enable Windows settings backup by default for orgs
Microsoft says the Windows settings backup and restore tool will be enabled by default on Microsoft Entra-joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid-joined enterprise systems after upgrading to Windows 11 26H2. Formerly known as Windows Backup for Organizations, this backup tool helps back up and restore enterprise users’ Windows settings after a device is reset, replaced, upgraded, or […]
Microsoft testing new Cloud Rebuild Windows 11 recovery feature
Microsoft has begun testing the Cloud Rebuild recovery feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds released for users in the Experimental channel. First introduced at the Ignite developer conference in November 2025, Cloud Rebuild is a tool that can remotely trigger a complete system reinstall from the cloud for Windows 11 devices experiencing persistent […]
Microsoft fixes GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel
Microsoft has fixed the GIF functionality in the Emoji Panel for Windows 11 users after the provider shut down its service. According to Microsoft, the GIF feature stopped working suddenly on June 30 for some users after Google’s Tenor GIF search engine retired its application programming interface (API). “Starting on June 30, 2026, you might […]
Windows 11 KB5095093 update rolls out new Point-in-Time restore feature
Microsoft has released the KB5095093 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which fixes numerous bugs and begins rolling out new features, including the new Point-in-Time restore feature. The KB5095093 update is part of the company’s optional non-security preview update schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to test new fixes and features coming in […]
Microsoft says Windows 11 26H2 is coming soon, details upgrade process
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H2 will be the next feature update and that devices running Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 will be able to upgrade using a small enablement package. The announcement comes as Microsoft begins testing Windows 11 version 26H2 with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. “The next annual update […]