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    Windows 11 25H2: Release Preview Enablement Package & ISO Delay Explained

    Microsoft quietly pulled back the promised ISO images for Windows 11, version 25H2 this week, updating its Release Preview announcement to say the ISOs are “delayed and coming soon” even as the update itself lands in the Release Preview channel as an enablement-package style release...
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    Windows August 2025 Updates: UAC Prompts, MSI 1730, CVE-2025-50173 Mitigations

    Microsoft has acknowledged a compatibility regression introduced by the August 12, 2025 cumulative Windows updates that can cause unexpected User Account Control (UAC) elevation prompts and MSI Error 1730 failures for non‑administrator users when applications trigger Windows Installer (MSI)...
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    August 2025 Windows Update Regression: UAC Prompts, MSI 1730, CVE-2025-50173

    Microsoft has confirmed that its August 12, 2025 cumulative updates — most notably KB5063878 for Windows 11 (OS Build 26100.4946) and companion packages for Windows 10 and Windows Server — introduced a UAC-related regression that prevents many non‑administrator users from performing routine...
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    Windows 11 24H2 updates: faster installs, OOBE tweaks, Tiny11 caveats, and PowerToys

    Microsoft’s latest round-up of terse but important tech items — the kind of “what you need to know today” briefing that often gets missed between longer features — points to a clear theme: Windows and the ecosystem around it are maturing toward faster updates, smaller downloads, and more...
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    Windows 11 25H2 Release Preview: What IT Pros Need to Validate

    Releasing Windows 11, version 25H2 to the Release Preview Channel — what you need to know (for Insiders, IT pros, and forum readers) Today (August 29, 2025) the Windows Insider team made this year’s annual feature update — Windows 11, version 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) — available in the Release...
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    August 2025 Windows Update Breaks MSI Self-Repair: UAC 1730 in Lab Deployments

    Microsoft’s August 2025 cumulative rollups have introduced a surprising compatibility regression: launching some MSI‑based applications — most notably AutoCAD family products, Firefox variants, and certain SAP installers — can now surface a User Account Control (UAC) elevation prompt at first...
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    Parallels Desktop 26: macOS Tahoe support, Windows 11 25H2, and enterprise controls

    Parallels Desktop’s latest update lands as a consequential bridge between macOS’s year-based refresh cycle and the Windows ecosystem, delivering official macOS Tahoe compatibility while tightening enterprise controls and Windows VM reliability for the post-2024 OS landscape. The release —...
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    Windows 11: Quality Updates in OOBE with Autopilot and Intune ESP

    Microsoft is rolling a significant change to how new Windows 11 PCs are provisioned: eligible devices will now check for and install the latest quality and security updates during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) so users sign in on day one with a patched, compliant system. This shift, delivered...
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    GitHub Copilot for Azure in Visual Studio 2022: Zero-Setup MCP Agent Mode

    Microsoft has quietly extended Copilot’s reach deeper into the Azure developer workflow by launching a public preview of the GitHub Copilot for Azure extension for Visual Studio 2022, bringing a curated set of Azure tools—exposed via an Azure Model Context Protocol (MCP) server—directly into...
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    Windows 11 OOBE Quality Updates for Entra-joined Devices (Sept 2025)

    Microsoft is changing the Windows 11 out-of-box experience (OOBE) for managed devices so that, starting in September 2025, eligible Entra-joined and Entra hybrid machines can automatically download and install Microsoft quality updates during setup — a move that will make initial device...
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    PowerShell 2.0 Removal in Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025

    Microsoft has set a firm date to excise a long‑running compatibility relic: Windows PowerShell 2.0 will be removed from shipping Windows images beginning with Windows 11, version 24H2 (rollout starting August 2025) and will follow in Windows Server 2025 (September 2025) — a change already...
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    PowerShell 2.0 Removal on Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025: Security and Migration

    Microsoft is executing the long‑announced end of Windows PowerShell 2.0: starting with Windows 11, version 24H2 in August 2025 and following with Windows Server 2025 in September 2025, the legacy PowerShell 2.0 engine will be removed from shipping Windows images as part of a platform cleanup...
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    KB5063875: Aug 2025 Windows 11 LCU+SSU for 22H2/23H2 with Secure Boot

    Microsoft has published the August 12, 2025 cumulative security update for older Windows 11 branches — KB5063875, which updates OS Builds 22621.5768 and 22631.5768 — delivering a combined Latest Cumulative Update (LCU) and Servicing Stack Update (SSU) for devices still on Windows 11 versions...
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    KB5064010 Hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024: Key details & rollout

    Microsoft released a hotpatch for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 today — KB5064010 (OS Build 26100.4851) — delivering targeted security and quality improvements while bundling the latest servicing stack update and extending hotpatch availability to eligible Arm64 Enterprise devices...
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    Microsoft 365 Companions on Windows 11: Calendar, File Search, People

    Microsoft has quietly begun embedding three new Microsoft 365 “companion” apps into the Windows 11 taskbar — Calendar, File Search, and People — small, focused helpers designed to pull calendar events, corporate files, and contact details one click away from the desktop and reduce time lost to...
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    Employee Directory 365: AI-powered, Microsoft-native directory for SharePoint & Teams

    HR365’s Employee Directory 365 arrives on Microsoft’s marketplace as a tightly scoped, SharePoint‑native directory that promises rapid deployment, deep Microsoft 365 integration, and AI‑enhanced search — a simple idea executed with cloud‑native discipline and aggressive go‑to‑market positioning...
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    old ribbon all version

    Hello I have a question I am looking for a ribbon script that works on all versions of Windows 11 to put in an answer file
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    NTLite Update: Enhanced Windows 11 24H2 Compatibility & Security Improvements

    NTLite's recent update is sparking excitement among Windows enthusiasts, IT professionals, and power users alike. The configuration utility—a favorite for fine-tuning Windows installations—has undergone significant refinements that promise smoother installation and update processes. In this...
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    Revolutionizing WSL: Ubuntu's New Deployment Method on Windows 11

    Ubuntu is making waves in the enterprise world by revamping how Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is delivered on Windows 11. The latest update introduces a tar-based distribution format that puts more control directly in the hands of IT administrators. This innovation not only simplifies...
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    Streamlining Cloud Deployments with GitHub Copilot for Azure

    The digital realm is abuzz with a breakthrough tool simplifying cloud deployments for developers: GitHub Copilot for Azure. If you’ve ever broken a sweat while deploying your ASP.NET Core Web API projects to Azure, those days of painstaking step-by-step troubleshooting might be over. GitHub...
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