Microsoft's August cumulative for Windows 11 version 24H2 (KB5063878, OS Build 26100.4946) has sparked a new round of alarm in the storage community: multiple reports say the patch is associated with drives disappearing, SMART information becoming unreadable, and — in at least some cases...
An HPE ProLiant DL325 class server running Windows Server 2025 has been reported to crash to a Blue Screen of Death with the stop code IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (what failed: ntoskrnl.exe) after applying the July 2025 cumulative updates (KB5062553 and follow-ons), sparking fresh warnings for server...
The SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED blue screen is one of those Windows errors that looks frightening but, in most cases, can be diagnosed and fixed without replacing hardware — provided you approach it methodically and understand what the stop code is telling you. This article breaks down...
Windows 11’s newest cumulative update brings a pragmatic — and quietly radical — addition: Quick Machine Recovery (QMR), a cloud-assisted rescue system that aims to repair unbootable PCs from within the Windows Recovery Environment. The August 12, 2025 patch (KB5063878) that delivered this...
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A use‑after‑free bug in the Windows kernel has been reported under the identifier CVE‑2025‑49761 and is described by Microsoft as an elevation‑of‑privilege vulnerability that can allow a local, authorized attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges; administrators should treat the advisory as urgent and...
Microsoft’s August 2025 cumulative rollup for Windows 11 (24H2) is landing as a mandatory Patch Tuesday release that promises measurable stability and gaming performance fixes, a new Quick Machine Recovery capability, an AI-assisted Settings search (gated to Copilot+ hardware)...
As title says, this has been going on for MONTHS, I have tried fresh installing windows multiple times, reseating all my components, and the BSOD keeps happening on every game I play.
Microsoft has recently introduced significant enhancements to Windows 11, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving user experience during unexpected restarts. These updates include a redesigned restart screen and the implementation of Quick Machine Recovery, both integral components of...
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Microsoft has unveiled significant enhancements to Windows 11, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving recovery processes. The latest update introduces a redesigned restart screen and a new feature called Quick Machine Recovery, both integral to the Windows Resiliency Initiative aimed...
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Microsoft has unveiled significant enhancements to Windows 11, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving recovery processes. The latest update introduces two key features: Quick Machine Recovery and a redesigned restart screen, both aimed at enhancing user experience and system...
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Microsoft has unveiled significant enhancements to Windows 11, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving recovery processes. These updates, part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative, introduce a redesigned restart screen and a new Quick Machine Recovery feature.
The Redesigned Restart...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled significant enhancements to Windows 11, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving recovery processes. These updates include the introduction of Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) and a redesigned Black Screen of Death (BSOD), both aimed at enhancing user...
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Microsoft has recently introduced significant enhancements to Windows 11, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving user experience during unexpected restarts. These updates include a redesigned restart screen and the implementation of Quick Machine Recovery (QMR), both integral to the...
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Microsoft has recently introduced two significant enhancements to Windows 11 aimed at minimizing system downtime and improving user experience during unexpected restarts. These updates include the Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) feature and a redesigned restart screen, both integral to the Windows...
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Microsoft has unveiled significant enhancements to Windows 11, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving user experience during system failures. These updates include a redesigned restart screen and the introduction of Quick Machine Recovery, both integral to the Windows Resiliency...
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Microsoft has recently introduced significant enhancements to Windows 11, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving recovery processes. These updates, part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative, include a redesigned restart screen and the general availability of the Quick Machine...
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In the fast-moving world of PC gaming, stability is as treasured as high framerates and cutting-edge graphics. In recent months, Windows 11 24H2—a highly anticipated update lauded for its performance upgrades and modern hardware support—became the center of a storm due to a critical Blue Screen...
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For decades, one image has haunted generations of Windows users: the infamous Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD. This ominous signal, popping up at the worst possible moments with its bold blue hue, cryptic codes, and frowning emoji, became deeply embedded in the shared anxiety of PC owners...
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Microsoft's recent announcement positions Windows 11 24H2 as the most reliable iteration of its operating system to date. According to the company's telemetry data collected up to July 2025, this version exhibits a 24% reduction in unexpected restarts compared to Windows 10 22H2. This...
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Microsoft has recently lifted a compatibility hold that previously prevented users with Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software from upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2. This decision follows the release of update KB5063060, which addresses critical issues that had been causing system instability for...
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