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...
Microsoft has made Windows 11, version 25H2 available to testers in the Windows Insider Release Preview channel, delivering the update primarily as a lightweight enablement package (eKB) that flips features already staged on 24H2 devices — while Microsoft delays broad ISO publication and...
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Microsoft’s quest for optimal performance in Windows 11 has entered a decisive new phase as the company experiments with automatic performance logging and deepens its scrutiny over driver quality. For Windows 11 users—particularly those who have experienced frustrating slowdowns or inconsistent...
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Microsoft is set to enhance the stability and security of Windows 11 with the upcoming 25H2 update by implementing stricter driver certification standards. A key component of this initiative is the mandatory static analysis of all drivers, a process designed to identify potential issues in...
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A recent security analysis has unveiled a method to bypass Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) protections in Windows 11 24H2 by exploiting an HVCI-compatible driver with physical memory access capabilities. This research, published by security expert Yazid on June 9, 2025...
For PC enthusiasts and power users, AMD’s Ryzen Master Utility has long been an indispensable tool, granting granular control over CPU performance tuning, monitoring, and overclocking options. Yet, as Microsoft steadily raises the bar for Windows kernel security, many users have encountered a...
Here’s a concise summary of the key updates from Microsoft's release of the updated Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) and Virtual Hardware Lab Kit (VHLK) for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, as reported by Windows Report and supported by other sources:
What Are HLK and VHLK?
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In a landscape increasingly fraught with cyber vulnerabilities, Microsoft is taking significant steps to bolster the resilience of Windows systems against potential outages similar to the recent CrowdStrike incident that compromised a staggering 8.5 million Windows PCs and servers during July...
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hey. i'm trying to update my intel(r) graphics media accelerator driver for mobile and i keep getting the following error message: the driver being installed is not validated for this computer. please obtain the appropriate driver from the computer's manufacturer. setup will now exit. the...
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