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VM crashes on Windows systems, particularly in Hyper-V and Azure environments, have been linked to recent Microsoft updates. In May 2025, emergency update KB5061906 was released for Windows Server 2022 to fix Hyper-V VM crashes and restarts caused by a bug in the direct broadcast path for physical guest addresses. Additionally, Windows 11 update KB5058405 caused boot failures in VMs, affecting platforms like Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, and Hyper-V. These issues highlight the impact of Windows updates on virtualized environments, with administrators needing to apply emergency patches or recovery steps to restore VM stability.
In recent developments, Microsoft has released an emergency update to address critical issues affecting Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs) on Windows Server 2022. Administrators reported that, following the May 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, Hyper-V VMs were experiencing unexpected crashes and...
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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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