Rufus, the go-to utility for creating bootable USB drives, has a new pre-release floating around that Neowin reports adds explicit support for Windows 11 25H2 ISOs and several convenience and reliability features — but the details matter for IT teams and power users, and not all of the claims...
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Windows 11 ships with a maze of background services: some are essential, some are convenience features, and a surprising number quietly collect data or spin CPU and disk cycles while you work. A recent practical guide singled out a small set of these services as safe targets for trimming —...
For decades, one image has haunted generations of Windows users: the infamous Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD. This ominous signal, popping up at the worst possible moments with its bold blue hue, cryptic codes, and frowning emoji, became deeply embedded in the shared anxiety of PC owners...
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Microsoft recently made headlines with its bold statement that Windows 11 24H2 represents the most reliable iteration of Windows ever released—a claim punctuated by an array of reported improvements and fresh features. This assertion comes despite strong reactions from segments of the user base...
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Windows 11 users expecting relief from frustrating Event Viewer errors in the July 2025 cumulative update, KB5062553, were left disappointed when it became clear that Microsoft’s official patch notes had overstated their success. Instead of eliminating the persistent “Windows Firewall With...
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For decades, the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) stood as an iconic signal of system failure across generations of Microsoft Windows, instilling both dread and a dash of humor among casual users and IT professionals alike. With Windows 11, however, Microsoft is making a striking visual change: the...
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Microsoft has officially announced a significant overhaul to its error reporting system in Windows 11, replacing the long-standing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a new Black Screen of Death. This change is part of the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update, slated for release later this...
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For decades, the Blue Screen of Death—universally known as the BSOD—has been one of Windows’ most iconic, if infamous, symbols. It signaled disaster for end users, frustration for IT professionals, and late nights for enterprise administrators the world over. The blue error screen, subject of...
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Microsoft is set to enhance Windows 11's reliability with the introduction of two significant features: Quick Machine Recovery and a redesigned Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). These updates, part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative (WRI), are slated for release in the upcoming Windows 11 version...
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Microsoft's decision to replace the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a black background in Windows 11 version 24H2 marks a significant shift in the operating system's approach to handling critical errors. This change is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing system resilience and...
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Microsoft has officially retired the iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), a staple of Windows error reporting for over four decades, replacing it with a streamlined Black Screen of Death in Windows 11 version 24H2. This change is part of a broader initiative to enhance system resilience and user...
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It is difficult to overstate the cultural significance that the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has had over the history of computing. For nearly four decades, this iconic blue error screen was the universally recognized harbinger of trouble for Windows users worldwide. Now, in a move marking the...
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For nearly four decades, the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has loomed over generations of Windows users—a somber messenger of critical system errors, hardware failures, and those digital doomsdays that upend productivity. From its earliest days as cryptic lines of white text on a blue background...
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Unlocking the full performance potential of your Windows PC is a perennial quest for power users, gamers, and anyone frustrated by inexplicable interface lag. Over the years, Microsoft has made strides in optimizing the Windows experience, but as new features, telemetry, and app ecosystems have...
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No matter what advances we make in operating systems, there is one moment that unites every user, from the casual browser to the hardcore sysadmin: the instant an unexpected, fatal error splashes across the screen, ending an otherwise productive computing session. These so-called “Screens of...
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The evolution of Windows error screens is taking a surprising turn. Microsoft is testing new designs for what was once universally dreaded as the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). In its place, Windows 11 users might soon encounter either a “Green Screen of Death” or a “Black Screen of Death.” This...
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Windows Recovery Environment Update: The Mysterious "Failure" That Isn't
When it comes to Windows updates, users are no strangers to error codes and installation mishaps. But sometimes, updates can throw a curveball: an error message that looks serious but isn't. The latest example of this...
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The world of Windows is full of surprises—none more so than the unexpected appearance of the infamous Blue Screen of Death. While historically a harbinger of system crashes and lost work, Microsoft's latest redesign breathes new (and yes, even green) life into this once-dreaded error screen...
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I see in Widows fault reports numerous (hundreds of) error messages a day! The error message is :
1-1-2025 14:08 Windows Error Reporting Foutbucket , type 0
Naam van gebeurtenis: StoreAgentScanForUpdatesFailure0
Antwoord: Niet beschikbaar
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(Unable to Find Resource:) ReportingEvent.Client.167; Parameters: 2024-11 .NET 6.0.36 Update for x64 Server (KB5047486)
This is the error on the WSUS server Update Services Console. On the client, under the softwaredistribution download folder, I can see the correct filename but it is 0 kb. I...
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