Microsoft’s September servicing quietly removes two long‑standing administration tools — the legacy Windows PowerShell 2.0 engine and the WMIC (Windows Management Instrumentation Command‑line) tool — from certain Windows 11 images, a deliberate security‑first move that closes well‑documented...
Microsoft’s long‑standing compatibility concession for legacy automation has come to an end: Windows PowerShell 2.0 is being removed from shipping Windows 11 and Windows Server images, beginning with Windows 11, version 24H2 in August 2025 and Windows Server 2025 in September 2025. This change —...
With the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5702 to the Dev Channel, Microsoft is once again showcasing its commitment to iterative enhancement, deep integration of AI-powered experiences, and a focus on privacy and security in its latest wave of Windows development. This...
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For Windows power users, administrators, and developers, the slow yet inevitable phase-out of legacy tools is both a challenge and an opportunity. Microsoft's latest move to deprecate PowerShell 2.0 in Windows 11 Insider builds marks one of the more significant steps forward in modernizing its...
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Microsoft’s relentless march toward modernity in Windows 11 recently took another significant step: the definitive removal of PowerShell 2.0 in the latest Insider Preview Build 27891 on the Canary Channel. This update, while perhaps under the radar for many mainstream users, signals the start of...
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The sun has finally set on a little-known but significant chapter of Windows history: PowerShell 2.0 has been fully removed from the latest preview builds of Windows 11, with Microsoft confirming that its disappearance will become standard in an upcoming mainstream update. While the majority of...
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Microsoft has once again demonstrated its ongoing commitment to refining the Windows 11 experience by releasing Canary Build 27891 for Windows Insiders. While this particular build doesn’t introduce any flashy new features, it offers a meaningful collection of bug fixes and system tweaks that...
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