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  1. Microsoft’s New Unified Update Platform: Revolutionizing Windows Application Maintenance

    Microsoft’s vision for an all-encompassing update ecosystem is on the cusp of a major evolution. For years, Windows Update has stood as the backbone of the operating system’s security and reliability, managing everything from crucial OS patches to drivers and Microsoft Store app refreshes...
  2. Microsoft Releases KB5059774 Safe OS Dynamic Update Enhancing Windows 11 Recovery

    Microsoft has released the KB5059774 Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 on May 27, 2025. This update focuses on enhancing the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), ensuring that users have a more reliable and secure recovery process. Key Highlights of KB5059774: WinRE...
  3. Windows 11 Hotpatching Revolution: No-Restart Updates and Future of Windows Maintenance

    For years, the monthly ritual of Windows Update has been accompanied by the inevitable warning: “Restart required.” For enterprise administrators, IT professionals, and even home users, reboots are a disruptive necessity—interrupting workflows, delaying critical real-time operations, and...
  4. Microsoft Integrates Anthropic's Model Context Protocol for AI Interoperability

    Microsoft's recent announcement marks another pivotal moment in the evolution of AI agent interoperability. In a bold move to simplify multi-agent workflows, Microsoft is integrating Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) into its Azure AI Foundry. This integration supports cross-vendor...
  5. Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 Reveals Critical Enterprise Security Vulnerabilities

    When the doors opened on the first day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, few could have predicted just how quickly and decisively some of the world’s most widely used enterprise operating systems would fall to the creative might of leading security researchers. Within hours, Windows 11 and Red Hat...
  6. March 2025 Patch Tuesday: 50+ Security Fixes & 6 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

    Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update for March 2025 has once again put security squarely in the spotlight. In this release, Microsoft has rolled out over 50 security patches that include fixes for six dangerous zero-day vulnerabilities already being exploited in the wild. As always, this...
  7. Windows 11 KB5058497 Hotpatch: Seamless Updates & Security Innovation (2025)

    The arrival of the May 13, 2025 Hotpatch for Windows 11, officially released as KB5058497 (OS Build 26100.3981), marks a pivotal moment in Microsoft’s evolving strategy for rapid, near-seamless patch deployment. Building on its ongoing commitment to improve both security and user experience...
  8. KB5059442: Enhancing Windows 11 and Server 2025 Security with Safe OS Dynamic Update

    Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to platform reliability and security continues with the release of KB5059442, a Safe OS Dynamic Update targeting Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. Rolled out on May 13, 2025, this update operates within the lesser-known but critical category of Safe...
  9. Windows 11 May 2025 Security Update KB5058411: Security, Stability & AI Improvements

    May’s arrival sees the rollout of a fresh slate of security updates for Windows 11, marking a significant point in the 24H2 release cycle. With the deployment of KB5058411 (OS Build 26100.4061), Microsoft is not only seeking to shore up the operating system’s security posture but also to refine...
  10. Microsoft Extends Windows 365 Support on Windows 10 Until 2028: What Users Need to Know

    For millions of Windows users around the globe, the past several years have been defined by a relentless push from Microsoft to migrate from Windows 10 to the newer Windows 11 operating system. Despite persistent nudges, messaging, and the lure of free upgrades, around 700 million PCs worldwide...
  11. Windows 11 24H2 Update Now Widely Available: Features, Rollout, and Compatibility Tips

    After months of anticipation and a staggered, sometimes rocky rollout, Windows 11 version 24H2—also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update—is now broadly available for most devices. Microsoft’s promise of a more streamlined, AI-infused Windows experience is reaching desktops around the world. Yet...
  12. Windows 11 24H2 Now Activates BitLocker by Default: What You Need to Know

    In recent developments, Microsoft has implemented a policy in Windows 11 version 24H2 that enables BitLocker encryption by default during clean installations and system reinstalls. This change aims to enhance data security but has inadvertently led to data loss for users unaware of the...
  13. Understanding the Mysterious inetpub Folder in Windows 11: Update Insights

    The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...
  14. Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Freeze: Issues and Updates

    Microsoft's recent Windows Server 2025 security updates have left many IT administrators scratching their heads as Remote Desktop sessions reportedly freeze shortly after connection. In a detailed announcement on its release health dashboard, Microsoft confirmed that systems running Windows...
  15. Exciting Updates in Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 & 22622.575

    Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...
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    Windows 10 Bitlocker - Make login passoword impossible to break with software.

    Dear all, Before you can help me here you must understand fundamentally what Bitlocker is about. Bitlocker: ------------------------------------------------------------------- The idea with Bitlocker is that you do not enter a bitlocker password when you boot up. Your TPM does this for you. As...
  17. Update for Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems (KB3078667)

    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. Link Removed
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    Windows 7 Dual Booting questions

    Hi all, I was wondering something and is hoping someone can give me a lending hand. Ok, here is what I've been thinking.. lets say I made my system dual boot, Boot A as Windows 7, Boot B as maybe , lets say windows XP. after making this work, in windows 7, I go to Advanced tab in system...