Here are the main takeaways from the PCWorld article you shared regarding the latest Windows 11 update (KB5062660):
Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Replaced by Black Screen of Death
The iconic “Blue Screen of Death” (BSOD) is now officially replaced by a “Black Screen of Death.”
The acronym “BSOD”...
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When Microsoft releases a significant update for its flagship operating system, Windows 11, users and IT professionals usually expect improvements, greater stability, and added features. However, the post-update reality doesn’t always match the anticipation. One recent example perfectly...
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Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday update, intended to enhance security across its platforms, inadvertently caused boot failures in certain Azure Virtual Machines (VMs). This issue primarily affected configurations where Trusted Launch was disabled and Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was...
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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has recently issued a high-severity advisory concerning multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office products. These security flaws could potentially allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, access sensitive data, execute...
For months, Windows users and administrators have been keeping a close eye on the development of a persistent Windows Firewall bug that has surfaced with the roll-out of Windows 11, version 24H2. After a wave of reports and confusion, Microsoft has now publicly admitted that the much-discussed...
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Microsoft has recently released an out-of-band (OOB) update, KB5064489, to address a critical issue affecting Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) running Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2. This emergency patch resolves a bug that prevented certain VMs from launching when Virtualization-Based...
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The sudden disappearance of reliable emoji search functionality on Windows 10 has left users frustrated and uncertain about the platform’s future support, particularly in the wake of the KB5062554 Patch Tuesday update. Across online forums and tech communities, numerous users have reported that...
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The recent Patch Tuesday update cycle, a routine event familiar to millions of Windows users worldwide, has once again drawn attention—not merely for its intended security improvements and under-the-hood enhancements, but also for an unintentional side effect that is impacting end-user...
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Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update, KB5064489, for Windows 11 version 24H2, addressing a critical issue that prevented certain Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) from booting when Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was enabled. This problem primarily affected non-Trusted Launch...
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The pace of innovation at Microsoft has rarely slowed, but recent developments suggest the company is accelerating its push to redefine both the Windows ecosystem and the broader PC landscape. From the surprise return of the iconic Windows Vista startup sound in Insider builds, to the deepening...
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Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5064489, for Windows 11 version 24H2, elevating the OS build to 26100.4656. This unscheduled update addresses critical issues that emerged following the July 8, 2025, cumulative update (KB5062553).
Key Improvements and Fixes:
Resolution of Start...
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As the latest Patch Tuesday rolls out across the Windows ecosystem, a sense of transformation hangs thick in the air—a feeling that’s not only shaped by new updates but also by an era-defining shift in PC usage, AI integration, and the restless, sometimes fractious, loyalty of the Windows and...
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Microsoft has released the KB5062553 update for Windows 11 version 24H2, bringing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience, system performance, and security. This cumulative update, part of the July 2025 Patch Tuesday, is available through Windows Update and the Microsoft...
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Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday has delivered a substantial security update, addressing 137 vulnerabilities across its product suite, including a publicly disclosed zero-day flaw in Microsoft SQL Server. This comprehensive release underscores the company's ongoing commitment to fortifying...
In a year marked by sweeping changes across Microsoft’s operating system portfolio, July’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 proves to be one of the most consequential updates. KB5062553, released on July 8, arrives with a spotlight on usability, migration readiness, and a renewed focus on user and...
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Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday has long served as the industry’s pulse check on the security resilience of the Windows ecosystem. In July 2025, this tradition continues with a surprisingly robust update cycle, as Microsoft rolled out fixes for 130 distinct vulnerabilities spanning Windows...
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As Windows 11 matures, Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday updates continue to have a profound impact on both everyday users and IT professionals, not only delivering critical security enhancements but also resolving perplexing bugs that can erode trust in the platform’s reliability. The latest...
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Here’s a summary of the key details from the July 2025 Windows Update, based on your GIGAZINE excerpt and the official Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) blog:
July 2025 Windows Security Updates – Highlights
Release Date: July 8, 2025
Total Flaws Fixed: 137
Zero-day vulnerability: 1 (in...
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With July Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has once again demonstrated the complexity and urgency that defines enterprise security in the Windows ecosystem, issuing fixes for a staggering 130 vulnerabilities across its portfolio. This cycle, however, brings into sharp focus the ever-present threat of...
Windows administrators and IT professionals tracking the steady cadence of Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates will have taken particular interest in the July release, which has brought significant news for Windows 11 users. While Patch Tuesday typically focuses on crucial security updates and...
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