File system errors on Windows 10 and Windows 11 can look cryptic — a terse message, an error code, or “The parameter is incorrect” when you plug in a USB stick — but they usually point to fixable problems with system files, disk metadata, or the drive itself. This guide consolidates proven...
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Microsoft released an out‑of‑band update on August 19, 2025—KB5066189—for Windows 11 devices on the 22621 and 22631 build families (OS Builds 22621.5771 and 22631.5771). The package is an optional, non‑security rollup that patches a regression introduced by the August 2025 monthly updates...
Microsoft’s optional July preview (KB5062660) and the August cumulative that rolled its fixes into mainstream channels have produced a repeatable Event Viewer error — CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) Event ID 57 — that logs “The ‘Microsoft Pluton Cryptographic Provider’ provider was not...
Microsoft has confirmed that Event Viewer entries reporting a CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) error are appearing on Windows 11 version 24H2 after recent updates, but the company says these logs are cosmetic and do not affect running apps or network connectivity. (support.microsoft.com)...
Microsoft is again telling Windows 11 users to “ignore” a worrying-looking Event Viewer message after another round of updates and rollback confusion left Event ID 2042 entries populating security logs — a problem traced to an under-development firewall feature rather than a malfunctioning...
The upgrade promise of Windows 10, offered freely to millions of users eager to leave behind the frustrations of Windows 8.1, came bundled with Microsoft’s boldest policy shift in years: the implementation of forced system updates. The lure was compelling—streamlined security, up-to-date...
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Windows 11 continues to evolve at a brisk pace, and today marks another milestone for enthusiasts and IT professionals alike seeking a first look at what’s next for Microsoft’s flagship operating system. With the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (KB5062676) to the Dev...
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July’s arrival signals the halfway mark of the year, and with it, another anticipated round of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates. After a frenetic June—marked by urgent hotfixes, post-release patches, and a barrage of security advisories—the enterprise IT world finds itself yearning for a pause...
June’s much-anticipated Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 was meant to showcase Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to an evolving, more secure, and more efficient operating system. Instead, for many users, the update chain morphed into something resembling a chaotic relay race, with each...
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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...
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Just days after Microsoft’s June Patch Tuesday updates rolled out, system administrators across the globe found themselves embroiled in a scramble to diagnose and mitigate a new threat—not from cybercriminals, but from Redmond itself. Windows Server’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)...
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A relentless wave of bugs and frustration is sweeping through the Windows 11 user base following Microsoft’s June 2025 cumulative updates, revealing deep flaws in the software giant’s approach to quality assurance, user communication, and emergency patching. What was intended as a...
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Here’s an informed summary and advice based on both your provided TechRadar article and verified community/forum discussions:
What Happened?
KB5060842 (June’s first Windows 11 update) was pulled due to breaking games using Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software.
KB5063060 (the replacement update) is...
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The latest cumulative updates released in Microsoft’s June 2025 Patch Tuesday have triggered significant disruptions for organizations relying on Windows Server’s DHCP functionality. Only days after these highly anticipated security patches rolled out, IT administrators worldwide began reporting...
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A critical Windows 11 security update, intended to reinforce the system’s defenses, has inadvertently led to severe operational disruptions for a segment of users—specifically, administrators overseeing virtualized infrastructures. This latest issue underscores the enduring tension within...
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Here's a summary of the latest issue following the May Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 (KB5058405), as well as key details and recommended actions:
What Happened?
The KB5058405 update, released on May 13, 2025, is causing Windows 11 virtual machines (VMs) to fail to boot. This critical...
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday updates are a cornerstone of Windows ecosystem security and stability, but occasionally, they serve as reminders of the intricate dependencies and unforeseen complexities within modern computing environments. The May 2025 rollout of cumulative update KB5058405 for...
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With the arrival of the May 2025 Windows security update, designated as KB5058411 and featuring OS Build 26100.4061, Windows 11 users—especially those on version 24H2—are once again reminded of the critical role timely security patches play in the modern computing landscape. As threat actors...
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Sometimes, the promise of progress that comes with a Windows 11 update doesn’t feel like an upgrade at all. A fresh patch lands, your system restarts, and suddenly the apps you rely on every day crash, familiar workflows slow to a crawl, or, in rare worst cases, you’re staring at a boot loop you...
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Windows 11 users across the globe are voicing their frustrations after the latest system update ushered in a wave of troubling issues ranging from sluggish performance and persistent connectivity woes to the infamous Blue Screen of Death. A sense of déjà vu pervades much of the community...
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