Here is a summary of the July 22, 2025—KB5062660 (OS Build 26100.4770) Preview update for Windows 11 version 24H2:
Release Overview
Release Date: July 22, 2025
OS Build: 26100.4770
Applies To: Windows 11 version 24H2 (all editions)
Key Highlights
Security Notice
Secure Boot certificate...
With Windows users facing a rapidly-approaching end-of-support deadline for Windows 10, Microsoft’s development of a new transfer tool arrives as both a lifeline and a subtle nudge toward adopting Windows 11. This newly-released migration solution marks a significant effort to streamline the...
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As the digital landscape shifts in anticipation of the end of Windows 10 support, the technology ecosystem faces an inflection point both for everyday users and for the broader IT industry. With Microsoft’s official cutoff date for mainstream support looming large—October 14, 2025—the choices...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users are increasingly encouraged to transition to Windows 11 to maintain optimal security and performance. This shift is not merely a routine update but a significant move towards a more secure and efficient computing...
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Square Enix has announced that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, aligning with Microsoft's termination of security updates for the operating system on the same date. This decision underscores the evolving landscape of software support...
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As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, some changes signal seismic shifts in how communities interact with their favorite games. This year, one such signal arrives from Square Enix, the powerhouse developer behind Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)—an MMORPG that has captivated millions. The...
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With Square Enix’s recent announcement that official support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10 will cease after October 14, 2025, a critical inflection point looms for not just FFXIV’s passionate player base, but for a significant portion of PC gamers still tied to Microsoft’s aging operating...
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The news is now official: Final Fantasy 14 (FF14) will drop support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which is also when Microsoft ends security updates for Windows 10. After this date, you will likely still be able to launch and play FF14 on Windows 10, but Square Enix will no longer provide...
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Microsoft's announcement to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025 has prompted institutions worldwide to transition to Windows 11. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) is proactively addressing this change by mandating that all university-owned Windows devices...
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The emergence of handheld gaming PCs has redefined portable entertainment, and Microsoft’s response with Windows 11’s dedicated handheld gaming UI marks a significant evolution not only for Windows enthusiasts but for the broader gaming hardware landscape. Signs that a streamlined...
Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its support strategy for Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 applications, aiming to transition users to Windows 11. Starting August 2026, Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will no longer receive new feature updates. This change affects all users, including...
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For over a decade, Windows 10 has served as the essential digital backbone for PC users and businesses, powering some 700 million devices worldwide at its peak. Now, after months of speculation, reversals, and mounting pressure from enterprise and consumer sectors alike, Microsoft has made its...
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a critical advisory urging organizations to upgrade to Windows 11 before the October 14, 2025, end-of-life deadline for Windows 10. This recommendation underscores the significant cybersecurity risks associated with maintaining unsupported...
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Microsoft's evolving approach to the lifecycle of its productivity suite marks a significant shift for both consumers and businesses still running Windows 10. With the announcement that Microsoft 365 apps—formerly known as Office 365—will stop receiving new feature updates on Windows 10 starting...
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Microsoft’s latest roadmap signals a pivotal shift for millions of Windows 10 users who rely on Microsoft 365 Office applications for their productivity needs. The company has now confirmed that feature updates for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 will formally cease in August 2026—a milestone that...
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Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its support strategy for Microsoft 365 applications on Windows 10, signaling a pivotal moment for users of the decade-old operating system. Starting August 2026, Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 will cease to receive new feature updates, a move that...
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Microsoft’s recent confirmation that it will end the rollout of new Office features for Windows 10 users by August 2026 marks a significant transitional phase in the Windows ecosystem, effectively setting a timeline for the full sunset of Windows 10 support for both consumers and enterprises. As...
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As Microsoft sharpens its approach to software lifecycle management, Windows 10 users who rely on Microsoft 365 apps—formerly known as Office 365—are finding themselves at a crossroads. With Windows 10’s end of support set for October 14, 2025, millions of users are already contemplating their...
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Microsoft has officially announced the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. This decision impacts millions of users worldwide, many of whom may find their systems ineligible for an upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware constraints. In response, Microsoft has introduced an "End of...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to assist users who are not yet ready to transition to Windows 11. This initiative offers a temporary solution to maintain security on Windows 10 devices...
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