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Here’s a clear summary of the recent Windows 11 update regarding system crashes when launching games:
What happened?
Microsoft discovered that the June 2025 security update (KB5060842) for Windows 11 version 24H2 caused issues with games that use Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC). When affected users...
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Here’s a summary and important insights on the recent Windows 11 hotfix for the system-crashing issue (error code 0xc0000098):
What Happened?
In May 2025, Microsoft released update KB5058405 for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2.
This update intended to fix security issues but instead caused some...
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Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5061258, on May 16, 2025, elevating Windows 11 to OS Build 26100.3983. This hotpatch addresses critical security vulnerabilities and system stability issues that necessitated immediate attention outside the regular update schedule.
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