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  1. Modern SMB Upgrade: Copilot+, vPro Core Ultra, and On-Device AI in Windows 11 Pro

    Built for speed and ready to scale, the push toward Windows 11 Pro devices—especially Copilot+ systems and Intel vPro® machines powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra—is no longer marketing fluff: it’s the practical backbone of a modern, hybrid SMB strategy that combines measurable performance gains, new...
  2. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: SMB Migration to Windows 11 & Copilot+

    The October 14, 2025 deadline for Windows 10 support is not a vague marketing threat—it’s a hard, non‑negotiable inflection point that forces SMBs to choose between predictable, staged migration now or emergency, expensive remediation later. (microsoft.com) Background Windows 10 will stop...
  3. Microsoft's Windows 11 Upgrade Campaign: Key Insights and User Options Before Support Ends

    Microsoft's recent advertising campaign urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 has sparked considerable debate within the tech community. The 30-second spot, titled "Right side of risk," emphasizes the impending end of support for Windows 10 and promotes the benefits of transitioning...
  4. Microsoft Accelerates Windows 11 Upgrade Push Amid User Backlash

    Microsoft has intensified its efforts to transition users from Windows 10 to Windows 11, employing a series of full-screen advertisements and reminders that emphasize the impending end of support for Windows 10. These campaigns highlight the enhanced security, performance, and features of...
  5. Microsoft Focuses on Intel vPro for Windows 11 Pro, But AMD Ryzen PRO Offers Strong Alternatives

    Microsoft's recent promotional campaign for Windows 11 Pro has sparked discussions within the tech community, particularly due to its exclusive emphasis on Intel's vPro processors, leaving AMD's Ryzen PRO series conspicuously absent. This development raises questions about the dynamics between...
  6. Microsoft's Rapid Fix for Windows 10 Bitlocker Recovery Loop Caused by May 2025 Security Update

    Microsoft's rapid response to a disruptive Bitlocker issue in Windows 10 highlights both the advantages and underlying risks of modern update pipelines, particularly for corporate environments reliant on advanced hardware configurations. Following a problematic May 2025 security update...
  7. Windows 10 Emergency Update Crisis: How Microsoft Handles Critical Security Patch Failures

    A new emergency update for Windows 10 has reverberated across IT departments worldwide, catalyzed by a sudden spike in user reports about catastrophic failures following this month’s mandatory security patch. Microsoft’s acknowledgment and rapid response highlight both the ongoing challenges of...
  8. Windows 10 May 2025 Update Causes BitLocker and Blue Screen Failures on Intel vPro Devices

    In the rapidly shifting landscape of Windows operating systems, security updates are a double-edged sword. While designed to patch vulnerabilities and enhance system resilience, they sometimes introduce disruptive bugs that can lead to chaos for end users and IT professionals alike. May 2025...
  9. Windows 10 KB5061768 May Update Bug: How to Fix and Protect Your System

    Windows 10 users are no strangers to the occasional hiccup associated with feature and security updates, but the May update for Windows 10, known as KB5061768, has created an unusually thorny problem that could impact data accessibility and system stability—especially for those relying on...
  10. Microsoft’s Out-of-Band Update Resolves Critical BitLocker Lockout After May Windows Patch

    Few occurrences in enterprise IT environments draw urgency quite like an unexpected BitLocker recovery prompt that stalls workflow, mobilizes anxious end-users, and puts pressure on IT departments. On May 19, 2025, Microsoft issued an out-of-band (OOB) update—KB5061768—aimed directly at...
  11. May 2025 Windows 10 BitLocker Recovery Prompt Fix: How Microsoft Resolved the Intel TXT Conflict

    Few things are more disruptive to an enterprise than the sudden appearance of a BitLocker recovery prompt, especially when it strikes business-critical PCs with no warning following a routine security update. Over the past week, this scenario became a harsh reality for a small but influential...
  12. Microsoft Releases Out-of-Band Windows Security Update KB5061768 to Fix BitLocker Disruption on Intel vPro Devices

    Microsoft’s deployment cadence for Windows security updates is a well-oiled machine, but even the most robust processes can encounter unexpected turbulence—especially when the complexities of enterprise endpoints and hardware interplay. The release of out-of-band update KB5061768 on May 19...
  13. Windows 10 KB5058379 Update Disaster: How Enterprise Security and Productivity Are Affected

    As the digital world turns its attention to Microsoft’s Build conference, a significant segment of Windows 10 administrators and enterprise users are grappling with an all-too-familiar scenario: a major update gone awry, leaving countless machines teetering on the brink of unusability. The...
  14. Windows 10 KB5058379 Update Causes BitLocker Lockouts and System Errors in 2025

    For many Windows 10 users and administrators, Patch Tuesday often brings a blend of critical security updates and, regrettably, the unintended headaches that sometimes accompany sweeping changes to enterprise and personal PCs. The rollout of KB5058379, a mandatory security update for Windows 10...
  15. Windows 10 KB5058379 Update Causing BitLocker Recovery & Boot Loops on Intel vPro Devices

    For Windows 10 users and IT administrators the world over, Patch Tuesday is typically a reassuring sign that Microsoft is pushing out the latest security patches and system improvements. However, the recent rollout of the KB5058379 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 has brought with it a wave...
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    Help Needed - Error Code 0xc0000142

    Hi All I am reaching out to seek assistance regarding a critical issue I am facing with my Intel vPro Processor Laptop. I recently encountered the following error: "Error code 0xc0000142: Application not found - The application executable is missing or corrupt. Reinstall the program or check."...