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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Microsoft has issued an urgent out-of-band update—KB5062170—for Windows 11 users running versions 22H2 and 23H2, addressing a critical installation error that recently blindsided a segment of its user base. This emergency patch comes at a crucial time, as many organizations and home users found...
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An unexpected twist in the May 2025 Windows update cycle has caught IT departments, virtual infrastructure managers, and system administrators by surprise. Microsoft confirmed that the rollout of this month’s critical security update—KB5058405—for Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2, is...
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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When Microsoft released the cumulative update KB5058405 for Windows 11 as part of its May Patch Tuesday rollout, the company likely intended to shore up security, bolster system stability, and drive confidence in its newest operating system, versions 22H2 and 23H2. Instead, this update triggered...
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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