AMD's recent engineering notes and driver rollouts close several long-standing installation pain points for Windows users, but they also expose recurring process weaknesses that enthusiasts and IT pros should know before clicking "Install."
Background
Over the past two years, AMD has been...
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Windows 11’s monthly updates are essential, but they can also break critical functionality without warning — the August 2025 Patch Tuesday cycle proved that once again, and the fallout shows why every Windows user and IT team needs a tested recovery plan before applying patches.
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my windows got deleted and now when I boot up my laptop it says checking media, then it let's me choose the boot devices but there is only one, and when I choose it restarts again from checking media. please help
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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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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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Microsoft's latest scramble to patch Windows 11 highlights the persistent challenges facing both the company and its vast user base in maintaining system stability without compromising on speed or security. Over the past several months, Windows 11 users—particularly those overseeing enterprise...
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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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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 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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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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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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For many Windows 10 users and administrators, Patch Tuesday often brings a blend of critical security updates and, regrettably, the unintended headaches that sometimes accompany sweeping changes to enterprise and personal PCs. The rollout of KB5058379, a mandatory security update for Windows 10...
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Windows 11’s latest update is set to transform the way users handle boot failures with its new Quick Machine Recovery feature. Announced during Microsoft’s 2024 Ignite conference as part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative, this innovative solution is now being tested by Windows Insiders...
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In a welcome move for data center administrators and IT professionals, Microsoft has successfully resolved a bug that was causing critical boot failures on Windows Server 2025 systems. The issue, which resulted in a “boot device inaccessible” error during startup on servers configured to boot...
Users of Windows 11 might encounter a frustrating issue known as "Boot failure detected." This condition can arise due to various factors, including hardware malfunctions, corrupted system files, or improper boot configurations. Such a failure can prevent your computer from starting up properly...
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I am finally upgrading the expired windows 8.1 to 10. But while facing a lot of issues.
I am not looking for a solution. I just want assistants to find or create logs of the bootup.
Please find below full details on the work done so far over the past few days with failure.
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Hello there, I am aware this is the Windows 8 discussion forum, however my question relates as the issue occurs on a VHD which was created from a Windows 2012 R2 disk (which in turn, is a Windows 8 "server" version)
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My problem is that while trying to fix my uefi i broke my bootloader. The uefi is not loading since it is in fast boot mode, so i cant change the boot order or boot from another device like an recovery USB or CD. The Pc starts, fans are running, display lights up but I cant get into...