windows 11
Microsoft: Windows Backup now available for enterprise users
Microsoft announced this week the general availability of Windows Backup for Organizations, a new enterprise-grade backup tool that helps simplify backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier. First announced at the Microsoft Ignite conference in November 2024, this opt-in feature is turned off by default and has been available in public preview since May 2025. […]
Microsoft kills more Microsoft Account bypasses in Windows 11
Microsoft is removing more methods that help users create local Windows accounts and bypass the Microsoft account requirement when installing Windows 11. The change was introduced in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6772 (KB5065797) for Insiders in the Dev Channel, indicating that it will likely be included in future production builds. The company claimed […]
Microsoft to force install Microsoft 365 companion apps in October
Later this month, Microsoft will start automatically installing the Microsoft 365 companion apps on Windows 11 devices that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. According to Microsoft, this suite of apps includes the People, Files, and Calendar applications, which integrate Copilot for contextual AI assistance. The Microsoft 365 companion apps are designed to help users locate […]
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 […]
Windows 11 2025 Update (25H2) is now available, Here’s what’s new
Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows 11 25H2, also known as Windows 11 2025 Update. Windows 11 25H2 is a minor update, and it shares the same platform release as Windows 11 24H2, which means both versions will get the same cumulative updates, features and fixes every month. Windows 11 25H2 is installed on version […]
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 […]
Windows 11 KB5065789 update released with 41 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5065789 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 41 improvements, including new AI actions in File Explorer and bug fixes for Windows Update and Windows Sandbox. This update is part of Microsoft’s “optional non-security preview updates” schedule, which releases updates at the end of each month to allow Windows […]
Microsoft’s new AI feature will organize your photos automatically
Microsoft has begun testing a new AI-powered feature in Microsoft Photos, designed to categorize photos automatically on Windows 11 systems. Dubbed Auto-Categorization, it is currently limited to sorting screenshots, receipts, identity documents, and notes, and it’s rolling out to Copilot+ PCs across all Windows Insider channels with Microsoft Photos version 2025.11090.25001.0 or higher. Microsoft says the feature utilizes a language-agnostic AI […]
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 […]