azure virtual machines

  1. CVE-2025-53781: Secure Azure Virtual Machines from Information Disclosure

    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...
  2. July 2025 Windows Update Problems: IME, Firewall, VM & Security Alerts

    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...
  3. Microsoft July 2025 Patch Causes Azure VM Boot Failures & How to Fix Them

    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...
  4. Microsoft Patch Tuesday Crisis: VBS Bug Causes Azure VM Boot Failures and Emergency Fixes

    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...
  5. Urgent Windows Update: Secure Boot Certificates Expire in June 2026 – What You Need to Know

    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...
  6. Azure VM Boot Failures After Windows KB5062553 Update and Rapid Out-of-Band Fix

    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...
  7. Microsoft Releases Emergency KB5064489 Update to Fix Azure VM Startup Issues

    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...
  8. Microsoft Releases Urgent Windows 11 Patch to Fix Critical VBS Boot Failure in Azure VMs

    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...
  9. Microsoft Releases Critical Out-of-Band Update KB5064489 for Windows 11 24H2

    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...
  10. Windows 10 End-of-Support 2025: How the ESU Program Keeps You Secure

    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...
  11. Top Free Microsoft Azure Courses in 2025 for Beginners and Career Growth

    Cloud computing has become an integral part of daily life, influencing activities from streaming services to online gaming. As businesses and educational institutions increasingly adopt platforms like Microsoft Azure for application deployment and data management, acquiring Azure skills has...
  12. Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows 11 Update for Boot Failures Caused by ACPI.sys Issue

    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...
  13. Microsoft Addresses Critical ACPI.sys Error in Windows 11 Virtual Environments After May 2025 Update

    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...
  14. Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Causes Critical Startup Failures in Virtualization Environments

    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...
  15. Microsoft Releases Out-of-Band Update KB5062170 to Fix Windows 11 Virtualization Boot Error 0xc0000098

    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...
  16. Microsoft Fixes Critical Windows 11 Update Causing Virtual Machine Boot Failures in May 2025

    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...
  17. Windows KB5058405 Update Causes Critical VM Boot Failures, Microsoft Deploys Out-of-Band Fix KB5062170

    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...
  18. Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Causes Major VM Boot Failures: How to Safeguard Your Infrastructure

    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...
  19. Urgent Windows 11 KB5058405 Update Failures: How Microsoft Is Responding

    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...
  20. Critical Windows 11 Boot Failures Post-Patch: Enterprise Impact of KB5058405

    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...