Microsoft’s monthly release of cumulative updates is always an anxious event for Windows users, but the rollout of KB5063060 for Windows 11 has quickly emerged as one of the most problematic updates in recent memory. The June 2025 out-of-band patch, intended to quickly fix game-breaking bugs...
As Microsoft continues its relentless innovation with Windows 11, recent insider builds have ushered in a fresh wave of enhancements, quality-of-life improvements, and experimental features targeting both daily users and power enthusiasts alike. With builds 26200.5651 (Dev Channel) and...
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When Microsoft released the Windows 11 24H2 update, users anticipated new features and crucial security improvements as part of their regular Patch Tuesday experience. However, the June 2025 rollout—specifically cumulative update KB5060842—became a textbook example of how even thoroughly-tested...
For many PC gamers and power users, the rollout of a new Windows update typically triggers equal parts curiosity and cautious optimism. But when Microsoft abruptly pauses a much-anticipated release—especially one aimed at gaming fixes—the community's reaction often transforms quickly into...
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The release of Windows 11 preview builds 26200.5641 and 26120.4250 marks a significant turning point in the evolution of the operating system, introducing some of the most dramatic changes to the Start menu since Windows 11’s original launch. Both Dev and Beta channel users now have access to a...
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Here's a summary of what's new, improved, and fixed in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4250 (Beta Channel, 24H2):
Key New Features and Improvements
1. New Start Menu Experience
Scrollable "All" apps view: Apps are accessible directly from the Start menu, no secondary page needed.
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Gamers and professionals alike have long regarded system stability and performance as top priorities when choosing or updating to a new operating system. With the latest cumulative update KB5058499 for Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft directly addresses several nagging issues that have plagued...
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The sudden appearance of critical system errors after seemingly routine updates can be a nightmare for both end users and IT administrators. This scenario unfolded for countless Windows 11 users following the deployment of Microsoft’s May 2025 security update (KB5058405). Reports of non-bootable...
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The introduction of Windows 11 has brought a fresh aesthetic and numerous features to the operating system, yet it has also surfaced performance concerns, particularly with the Start Menu. Users and developers alike have reported significant CPU usage spikes when accessing the Start Menu...
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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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When Microsoft released the cumulative update KB5058405 for Windows 11 as part of its May Patch Tuesday rollout, the company likely intended to shore up security, bolster system stability, and drive confidence in its newest operating system, versions 22H2 and 23H2. Instead, this update triggered...
When Microsoft rolls out its monthly Patch Tuesday updates, a sense of routine expectation typically prevails among the Windows community—security improvements, the fixing of long-standing bugs, and the gentle nudge of cumulative reliability refinements. However, the patch issued in May, known...
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Microsoft has once again demonstrated its commitment to refining the Windows 11 experience with the rollout of the KB5058499 update for version 24H2. Following closely on the heels of updates for earlier versions, this optional patch—build 26100.4202—not only brings a host of targeted bug fixes...
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Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5061977 (OS Build 26100.4066), on May 27, 2025, to address critical issues affecting Windows 11 systems. This unscheduled update aims to resolve specific problems that emerged after the April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates.
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Few changes to Windows spark as much anticipation—and anxiety—as a major feature update. With the mandatory rollout of Windows 11 24H2 patch and a recent series of cumulative updates, millions of PCs have found themselves swept up in a perfect storm of performance enhancements, unexpected bugs...
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May's Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 was supposed to be a routine affair: a mandatory security update rolling out in the form of KB5058411, with the usual promise of improved protections and silent efficiency. Instead, for a subset of users, the patch has led to head-scratching installation...
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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...
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Windows 11 users are again in the spotlight with the release of KB5058411, marking OS build 26100.4061 as a pivotal May 2025 update. With each cumulative release, Microsoft strives to push the Windows ecosystem toward greater productivity, security, and usability. However, as with any...
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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