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Microsoft's September cumulative for Windows 11 (KB5065426) landed as a routine Patch Tuesday release but quickly became a headache for many users: installers fail with a slew of cryptic error codes, Microsoft Update Catalog packages sometimes abort mid‑install, and, in a number of reports...

Microsoft has marked a months‑old audio compatibility problem that blocked a subset of devices from receiving the Windows 11, version 24H2 feature update as resolved, after a vendor driver was published via Windows Update and the compatibility safeguard (safeguard ID 54283088) was removed for...

Microsoft pushed the September 2025 Patch Tuesday rollup to Windows 11 today, a cumulative release that—according to community reporting—carries the usual mix of security fixes, quality improvements and targeted Copilot reliability updates, but also surfaces a handful of user-facing regressions...

Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27928 to the Canary Channel on August 20, 2025, and the flight is a concise but telling example of what the Canary track is for: low-latency platform experiments, targeted rollouts, and rapid iterations that can both surface neat usability...

If you’re a Windows Insider, the update entries you see under Settings > Windows Update > Update history can look like a jumble of KB numbers, build strings, and cryptic patch names — but they tell a clear story once you know what to look for. Microsoft’s recent support article frames this view...

Microsoft’s August cumulative for Windows 11 — KB5063878 (OS Build 26100.4946) — has been linked by independent testers and enthusiast communities to a reproducible and severe storage fault: under sustained large sequential writes (reports center around the 50 GB range), certain NVMe SSDs—and a...

Windows 11 August 12, 2025 — KB5063878 (24H2) & KB5063875 (22H2 / 23H2) An in‑depth Breakdown for WindowsForum.com (Markdown) Short version (TL;DR) Microsoft released the August 12, 2025 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 11. The 24H2 servicing branch is updated as KB5063878 (OS Build...

Microsoft has pushed Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 to the Dev Channel, a focused update that reshuffles several legacy Control Panel options into Settings, tightens up File Explorer performance and visuals, and rolls out a redesigned mobile device companion inside the Start menu —...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 (KB5064075) to the Beta Channel, introducing significant enhancements and fixes for users on Windows 11, version 24H2. Transitioning Time and Language Settings to the Settings App In this build, Microsoft continues its initiative...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (KB5064075) to the Dev Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system functionality. Redesigned Mobile Device Companion in Start Menu The Start menu now features an updated mobile device...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (KB5064075) to the Dev Channel, introducing a series of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. Redesigned Mobile Device Companion in Start Menu The Start menu now features an updated layout for...

Here is a summary of the changes, improvements, fixes, and known issues for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (Beta Channel) based on the official release notes: What's New & Improved (with feature toggle ON) File Explorer For users with a work/school/Entra ID account, File Explorer...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5733 (KB5062673) to the Dev Channel, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. File Explorer Enhancements For users signed in with a work or school account (Entra ID), File...

Here is a summary of what’s new and important in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5733 (Beta Channel) for Windows 11, version 24H2: Key Changes & Improvements (Gradual Rollout with Toggle On) File Explorer For users with work/school accounts (Entra ID): File Explorer now shows people...

Windows 11 Insiders have reason to celebrate as Microsoft’s latest preview builds—Dev Channel build 26200.5722 and Beta Channel build 26120.5722, both delivered as KB5062669—bring a suite of meaningful enhancements and fixes, many targeting long-standing user pain points. With a shared changelog...

Here’s a summary of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5722 (Dev Channel) based on the official announcement: Highlighted New Features 1. New Copilot+ PC Experiences – Settings Agent (AMD/Intel) A new AI agent in Settings helps users locate and change settings more naturally. Users can...

Here's a summary of the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5722 (Dev Channel) announcement: Key Highlights 1. New Copilot+ PC Experiences New Agent in Settings for AMD/Intel Copilot+ PCs: You can now describe what you want to do (e.g., “how to control my PC by voice,” or “my mouse pointer...

Here are the official highlights and release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (KB5062669), released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2: Key New Features & Improvements Copilot+ PC Experiences New agent in Settings — For AMD & Intel...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27909 to the Canary Channel, focusing on enhancing system stability and addressing several critical issues reported by users. (blogs.windows.com) Key Fixes and Improvements Administrator Protection An issue preventing the Xbox app from...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4741 to the Beta Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system functionality. This update brings notable features such as the "describe image" action in Click to Do, expanded...