When Windows users are suddenly greeted by a blue screen at startup citing the ominous error code 0xc0000098—and specifically pointing to a missing or corrupt ACPI.sys file—the sense of alarm is palpable. This particular blue screen crash doesn’t discriminate, impacting unsupported Windows 10...
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Amid considerable tension among IT administrators worldwide, Microsoft has responded swiftly to a critical system error by releasing an emergency update for Windows 11, specifically for versions 23H2 and 22H2. This urgent out-of-band patch is designed to resolve a boot failure issue that emerged...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows operating system updates, few events provoke as much anxiety among IT professionals and end-users as critical startup failures. The recent chain of events unfolding after the deployment of the KB5058405 update for Windows 11 exemplifies both the complex...
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Windows 11, as Microsoft’s flagship operating system, is no stranger to constant evolution, both in terms of features and, sometimes, flaws. Over the past month, administrators responsible for Windows environments—particularly those running virtual machines—found themselves grappling with a...
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Amid growing anxiety among Windows 11 users following the May 2025 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft’s recent emergency update offers both a needed fix and a lesson in the complexity of modern operating system maintenance. The fallout from KB5058405—primarily a critical security update—created an...
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Here’s a summary and important insights on the recent Windows 11 hotfix for the system-crashing issue (error code 0xc0000098):
What Happened?
In May 2025, Microsoft released update KB5058405 for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2.
This update intended to fix security issues but instead caused some...
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The sudden appearance of critical system errors after seemingly routine updates can be a nightmare for both end users and IT administrators. This scenario unfolded for countless Windows 11 users following the deployment of Microsoft’s May 2025 security update (KB5058405). Reports of non-bootable...
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The latest chapter in Microsoft’s ongoing battle with Windows update stability has taken a dramatic turn, as users across the globe grapple with the fallout from a critical security update gone awry. Within days of acknowledging a serious problem affecting both consumer and enterprise systems...
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In a sudden but decisive move, Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update to resolve a critical installation error that has recently tripped up administrators managing Windows 11 environments, particularly in enterprise and virtualized settings. The update comes in response to widespread...
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An unexpected twist in the May 2025 Windows update cycle has caught IT departments, virtual infrastructure managers, and system administrators by surprise. Microsoft confirmed that the rollout of this month’s critical security update—KB5058405—for Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2, is...
A critical Windows 11 security update, intended to reinforce the system’s defenses, has inadvertently led to severe operational disruptions for a segment of users—specifically, administrators overseeing virtualized infrastructures. This latest issue underscores the enduring tension within...
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A new wave of concern is rippling through the IT administrator community as a recent Windows 11 security update, specifically KB5058405, has led to a critical boot issue on virtual machines, leaving affected environments inoperable and spotlighting the continual balancing act between rapid...
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Here’s a current summary of the KB5058405 issue and Microsoft’s emergency response as confirmed by both Forbes and discussions in technical forums:
What happened?
The Windows 11 May 13, 2025, security update (KB5058405) has failed for some users, causing unbootable systems and recovery errors...
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The recent wave of critical Windows 11 boot failures has exposed a significant vulnerability in the enterprise deployment landscape, highlighting the intricate balance between routine security updates and the stability of virtualized environments. Following the May 13, 2025, Patch Tuesday...
When Microsoft released the cumulative update KB5058405 for Windows 11 as part of its May Patch Tuesday rollout, the company likely intended to shore up security, bolster system stability, and drive confidence in its newest operating system, versions 22H2 and 23H2. Instead, this update triggered...
Here's a summary of the latest issue following the May Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 (KB5058405), as well as key details and recommended actions:
What Happened?
The KB5058405 update, released on May 13, 2025, is causing Windows 11 virtual machines (VMs) to fail to boot. This critical...
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A wave of frustration has swept across IT departments and virtualization admins following Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday update, which has left some Windows 11 systems—primarily those running as virtual machines—stranded in recovery mode with critical boot errors. This recurring headache for...
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Microsoft’s latest cumulative update for Windows 11, intended to patch vulnerabilities and introduce subtle improvements, has instead left a small—but significant—portion of users locked out from their systems. This is a rare but critical situation for the world’s most prominent desktop...
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates are a cornerstone of Windows ecosystem security and stability, but occasionally, they serve as reminders of the intricate dependencies and unforeseen complexities within modern computing environments. The May 2025 rollout of cumulative update KB5058405 for...
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Hi all. I'm just looking for a bit of help
After having had to replace the motherboard in my Dell XPS 15 9550 laptop, I'm experiencing an issue with high DPC latency / audio drop outs (i.e. clicks & pops) whenever audio comes out of the speakers. This is when doing very basic things such as...