windows 11
Microsoft: KB5070311 triggers File Explorer white flash in dark mode
Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5070311 preview update is triggering bright white flashes when launching the File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems. “After installing KB5070311, you might experience issues when opening File Explorer in dark mode. The window might briefly display a blank white screen before loading files and folders,” Microsoft says in a […]
Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues
Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. KB5070311 is an optional preview update that delivers updates at the end of each month, enabling IT admins to test Windows bug fixes, improvements, and new features that will roll out during next […]
Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible
Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional. On Windows 11, the password icon appears only if multiple sign-in options (e.g., PIN, security key, password, fingerprint) are available. If you only use a password, […]
Microsoft: Security keys may prompt for PIN after recent updates
Microsoft warned users on Tuesday that FIDO2 security keys may prompt them to enter a PIN when signing in after installing Windows updates released since the September 2025 preview update. This behavior can be observed on devices running Windows 11 version 24H2 or 25H2 when an identity provider requests user verification during authentication. Microsoft says […]
Microsoft tests File Explorer preloading for faster performance
Microsoft is testing a new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times and performance on Windows 11 systems. According to Microsoft, the app will load automatically once the feature is toggled on without visible changes to users, who should only notice faster File Explorer launches when accessing files and […]
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 bug crashes Explorer and Start Menu
Microsoft has confirmed a critical Windows 11 24H2 bug that causes the File Explorer, the Start Menu, and other key system components to crash when provisioning systems with cumulative updates released since July 2025. This bug will be triggered on “first time user logon after a cumulative update was applied” and on all logins for those using non-persistent operating […]
Nvidia confirms October Windows updates cause gaming issues
Nvidia has confirmed that last month’s security updates are causing gaming performance issues on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 11 25H2 systems. To address these problems, the American technology company released the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 581.94. “Lower performance may be observed in some games after updating to Windows 11 October 2025 KB5066835 [5561605],” Nvidia said in […]
Microsoft: Out-of-band update fixes Windows 11 hotpatch install loop
Microsoft has released the KB5072753 out-of-band cumulative update to fix a known issue causing the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch update to reinstall on Windows 11 systems repeatedly. As the company explained in an update to the KB5068966 advisory, the Windows 11 25H2 hotpatch was being reoffered after installation. “After installing the hotpatch update KB5068966 released November 11, […]
Windows 11 gets new Cloud Rebuild, Point-in-Time Restore tools
Microsoft announced two new Windows 11 recovery features today at the Ignite developer conference, called Cloud Rebuild and Point-in-Time Restore (PITR), that aim to reduce downtime and make it easier to recover from system failures or faulty updates. The new recovery features are part of Microsoft’s Windows Resiliency Initiative and are designed to help organizations quickly restore devices […]
Microsoft to integrate Sysmon directly into Windows 11, Server 2025
Microsoft announced today that it will integrate Sysmon natively into Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 next year, making it unnecessary to deploy the standalone Sysinternals tools. “Next year, Windows updates for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 will bring Sysmon functionality natively to Windows,” reads an announcement by Sysinternals creator Mark Russinovich. “Sysmon functionality allows you […]