code integrity logs

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Code integrity logs on WindowsForum.com document how Microsoft's security updates block vulnerable kernel drivers, such as psmounterex.sys in the April 2026 update. These logs help administrators identify driver blocks that can break backup mounting and restore workflows. The recurring theme is that code integrity enforcement, while protecting against kernel-level attacks, may disrupt enterprise recovery processes that rely on outdated drivers. Discussions emphasize the need to audit code integrity logs to understand why specific drivers are blocked and to plan driver updates or workflow changes accordingly.
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    April 2026 Windows Update Blocks psmounterex.sys—Fix Backup Restore and Mount Issues

    Microsoft’s April 14, 2026 Windows security updates intentionally block vulnerable versions of the third-party kernel driver psmounterex.sys, meaning some backup applications can still create images but may fail when mounting, browsing, or restoring those images as virtual drives. That is the...
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