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  1. Windows 11 June 2025 Update Reduces System Restore Retention to 60 Days

    Microsoft’s June 2025 update for Windows 11 version 24H2 introduces a pivotal change to the operating system’s approach to system recovery—permanently reducing system restore point retention from 90 days to just 60 days. This new policy, quietly embedded within OS Build 26100.4349 (delivered...
  2. Windows 11 Build 22631.5545: Secure, Reliable, and Ready for the Future

    Windows Insiders anticipating the next chapter of Microsoft’s operating system journey have reason to pay close attention to Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 (KB5060826), now rolling out to the Release Preview Channel. This release, built atop the robust Windows 11 version 23H2 foundation, signals...
  3. Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 Update: New Features & Improvements

    Here are the features and improvements included in Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 (KB5061087), as released to the Release Preview Channel on June 12, 2025: Key Features and Improvements Mobile Operator Profiles: Updated the Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles. App Platforms...
  4. Microsoft Releases Critical Windows 11 KB5063060 Security Update for Version 24H2

    Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5063060, for Windows 11 version 24H2, elevating the OS build to 26100.4351. This update addresses a critical security vulnerability that could allow remote code execution if exploited. Given the severity, Microsoft recommends immediate installation...
  5. Windows 11 June 2025 Update: Extended Restore Points, Security Fixes & CJK Font Clarity

    Microsoft's June 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 introduces several noteworthy changes, including an extension of system restore point retention, critical security fixes, and a resolution for a font rendering issue affecting East Asian languages. Extended System Restore Point Retention...
  6. Windows 11 June 2025 Update Pauses Due to Compatibility Issues — What You Need to Know

    The rollout of Windows 11’s much-anticipated June 2025 Update, officially designated as KB5060842 for the 24H2 release, encountered an unexpected pause as Microsoft identified compatibility issues affecting a limited subset of devices. This brief delay, and the decision to throttle distribution...
  7. June 2025 Windows Security Patch Tuesday: Zero-Days, Critical Fixes & Feature Updates

    June’s Patch Tuesday has arrived, and with it comes a sprawling set of Microsoft Windows security updates that every system administrator and home user needs to evaluate. The June 2025 Patch Day, just announced by Microsoft, demonstrates the ongoing complexity of keeping the world’s most widely...
  8. Windows 11 KB5060842 Update Boosts Security and Stability in 2025

    Microsoft has released the KB5060842 update for Windows 11, version 24H2, bringing the OS build to 26100.4349. This update, dated June 10, 2025, focuses primarily on enhancing the security and reliability of the operating system. Key Highlights: Security Enhancements: The update addresses...
  9. Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 KB5060841 Hotpatch Update Boosts Security & System Restore

    Microsoft has released the June 10, 2025, Hotpatch KB5060841, advancing Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 to OS Build 26100.4270. This update introduces significant enhancements, particularly in system restore functionality, and addresses various security vulnerabilities. Key Improvements and...
  10. Critical Windows Security Flaw CVE-2025-32713 Exploit and How to Protect Your System

    A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-32713, has been discovered in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver. This flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow that allows authenticated local attackers to escalate their privileges on affected systems. Microsoft has...
  11. Windows 11 24H2 & Windows Server 2025: Key Security and Management Updates for CISOs

    Microsoft's recent updates to Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 introduce several features and enhancements aimed at bolstering security and improving system management. However, some of these additions necessitate careful evaluation to ensure they align with organizational...
  12. Windows 11 KB5058502 Update Brings New Features, Enhancements, and Fixes

    Microsoft has released the KB5058502 update for Windows 11, introducing builds 22621.5413 and 22631.5413. This preview update brings a host of new features, enhancements, and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system performance. Key Features and Enhancements Taskbar Improvements The...
  13. Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Dual-Boot Bug After 9-Month Security Update Delay

    For nearly nine months, a subset of Windows 11 users—especially those who depend on the flexibility of dual-boot environments—have found themselves entangled in a frustrating deadlock. The culprit was an August 2024 Windows 11 update that, while intended to reinforce security via improved...
  14. Microsoft Windows 10 May 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates: Security Fixes & System Enhancements

    Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday for May 2025 has once again cast a spotlight on the company’s commitment to keeping Windows 10 both secure and efficient. With the release of cumulative updates KB5058379, KB5058392, KB5058383, and KB5058387, users across supported Windows 10 versions are receiving a...
  15. Windows 11 May 2025 Patch Tuesday Update: Security, Bug Fixes, and AI Enhancements

    For Windows 11 enthusiasts, IT professionals, and enterprise customers alike, Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday continues to serve as a cornerstone in the ongoing evolution and security of the Windows ecosystem. The May 2025 Patch Tuesday updates—KB5058411 for Windows 11 24H2, and KB5058405 for Windows...
  16. Microsoft Windows 11 May 2025 Update KB5058405: Security Fixes, Bug Fixes & Enterprise Impact

    With Patch Tuesday for May 2025, Microsoft has released KB5058405—a cumulative update targeting Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2, bringing OS builds to 22621.5335 and 22631.5335 respectively. As with previous monthly releases, this update underscores Microsoft’s evolving approach to servicing...
  17. Windows 11 KB5058411 Update: Security Fixes, Reliability Improvements & Features

    With the release of KB5058411, Microsoft continues its commitment to evolving Windows 11, delivering refinement and crucial patches with OS Build 26100.4061. This cumulative update, rolled out on May 13, 2025, presents a blend of security fixes, reliability enhancements, and subtle functional...
  18. Security Alert: Critical Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Azure DevOps Server

    An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Services due to improper handling of pipeline job tokens. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could extend their access to a project. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would...
  19. Windows 11 24H2 Update: AI-Powered Features, Recall, and Performance Improvements

    Windows 11 continues its fast-paced evolution with the rollout of the much-anticipated 24H2 update, delivered under the preview banner of KB5055627. This update, now broadly available as Build 26100.3915, marks one of the most significant upgrades since Windows 11 first graced users’ PCs. It...
  20. Windows 11 24H2 Update: Addressing WSUS and Dual-Boot Linux Challenges

    A wave of crucial fixes and updates has swept across the Windows ecosystem as Microsoft addresses two major setbacks encountered in the deployment of the Windows 11 24H2 update. These recent technical challenges—one affecting enterprise-grade rollout via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and...