Releasing Windows 11, version 25H2 to the Release Preview Channel — what you need to know (for Insiders, IT pros, and forum readers)
Today (August 29, 2025) the Windows Insider team made this year’s annual feature update — Windows 11, version 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) — available in the Release...
Microsoft’s guidance on Windows Secure Boot key creation and management is a clear signal: organizations and advanced users must prepare now for a multi-year certificate rollover that touches firmware, OS variables, and update pipelines — and that preparation requires coordinated firmware...
Microsoft’s August 2025 Intune update materially expands the platform’s security controls and enrollment ergonomics, delivering four headline features—granular App Control targeting, automatic patching during device setup, near‑real‑time Apple software update visibility via Declarative Device...
Microsoft has temporarily paused the roll‑out of recent Windows updates after a cascade of high‑impact problems—including broken recovery tools, WSUS installation failures, and reports of storage devices becoming inaccessible—hit a subset of users and enterprise environments nationwide...
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Microsoft has set a firm date: Windows 11, version 23H2 (consumer editions) will stop receiving security and quality updates on November 11, 2025, forcing Home and Pro users who remain on that release to upgrade or accept growing security, compliance, and operational risk. Background
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Title: What you need to know about August 12, 2025 — KB5063875 (OS Builds 22621.5768 / 22631.5768)
Summary (TL;DR)
Microsoft released the August 12, 2025 cumulative security update KB5063875 for Windows 11 (builds 22621.5768 for 22H2/23H2 servicing branch and 22631.5768 for the 23H2 ring). This...
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Microsoft has published the August 12, 2025 cumulative security update for older Windows 11 branches — KB5063875, which updates OS Builds 22621.5768 and 22631.5768 — delivering a combined Latest Cumulative Update (LCU) and Servicing Stack Update (SSU) for devices still on Windows 11 versions...
As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, organizations must proactively prepare for the transition to Windows 11 to maintain security, compliance, and operational efficiency. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has provided comprehensive guidance to assist...
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As the clock ticks toward October 14, 2025, millions of organizations and consumers worldwide are confronted with a monumental crossroads for their computing environments: the end of mainstream support for Windows 10. By this deadline, Microsoft will no longer provide free updates or security...
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