Azure Virtual Machines are affected by an information disclosure vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-53781, a flaw Microsoft lists in its Security Update Guide that describes the exposure of sensitive information from Azure-hosted virtual machines which could allow an attacker with certain...
In early July 2025, several significant issues have emerged across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server platforms, affecting a broad spectrum of users and administrators. These problems range from input method editor (IME) malfunctions to firewall anomalies and antivirus alerts. This...
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Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday update, intended to enhance security across its platforms, inadvertently caused boot failures in certain Azure Virtual Machines (VMs). This issue primarily affected configurations where Trusted Launch was disabled and Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was...
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Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update triggered an unexpected and critical issue for Azure users relying on Virtualisation-Based Security (VBS)—a bug that ultimately prevented certain virtual machines (VMs) from launching at all. In a twist that stymied both IT administrators and cloud...
Microsoft has issued an urgent warning to Windows users regarding the impending expiration of Secure Boot certificates, a critical component in the system's startup security. These certificates are set to expire starting in June 2026, potentially affecting the ability of personal and business...
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When Microsoft rolled out the KB5062553 update for Windows earlier this month, IT administrators and Azure customers were initially focused on the various security and stability improvements officially documented in the release notes. However, beneath its routine Patch Tuesday status, KB5062553...
Microsoft has recently released an out-of-band (OOB) update, KB5064489, to address a critical issue affecting Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) running Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2. This emergency patch resolves a bug that prevented certain VMs from launching when Virtualization-Based...
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In an unexpected but crucial turn of events for IT administrators and cloud users worldwide, Microsoft has issued an urgent out-of-band update to patch a critical bug in Windows 11 version 24H2 that disrupted Azure Virtual Machine (VM) startup when Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was...
Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update, KB5064489, for Windows 11 version 24H2, addressing a critical issue that prevented certain Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) from booting when Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was enabled. This problem primarily affected non-Trusted Launch...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to assist users who are not yet ready to transition to Windows 11. This initiative offers a temporary solution to maintain security on Windows 10 devices...
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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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Microsoft has recently addressed a critical issue affecting Windows 11 systems, particularly those operating in virtual environments. The problem emerged following the deployment of the KB5058405 May 2025 security update, which led to startup failures and the display of a 0xc0000098 error...
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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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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...
The recent emergence of a critical installation error tied to the ACPI.sys driver during the deployment of the May 2025 Windows security update (KB5058405) has sparked urgent attention across the enterprise IT community. The error—manifesting as a recovery screen with code 0xc0000098—primarily...
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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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...
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