Microsoft’s September 2025 hardening update for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on Windows Server 2025 removes legacy update binaries used by WSUS to service the Windows Update SelfUpdate component, and that change has immediate operational implications for organizations still relying on...
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Microsoft’s support clock for Windows 10 has a hard stop: after October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer issue routine security or feature updates for Windows 10, and millions of PCs will face a growing security and compatibility risk unless owners act — by upgrading to Windows 11, enrolling...
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Microsoft released a hotpatch—KB5065474—on September 9, 2025, for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024 that updates eligible devices to OS Build 26100.6508 and delivers targeted security and quality fixes while calling attention to an important Secure Boot certificate expiration window and a specific...
Nexthink’s warning that “sticking with Windows 10 could cost businesses billions” captured headlines for a reason: a simple arithmetic model — 121 million Windows 10 PCs multiplied by an enterprise Extended Security Update (ESU) list price of $61 per device — produces a first‑year bill in the...
Microsoft’s August rollout tightened the screws on enterprise readiness while pushing AI deeper into Windows’ DNA — security hardenings, lifecycle milestones, and practical tooling dominated the month as Microsoft readied Windows 11 version 25H2 for general release. The update cadence in August...
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Chevron Nigeria’s rapid migration of more than 3,000 users from Windows 10 to Windows 11 — completed in roughly 12 weeks, reported as 40% faster than previous rollouts and accompanied by a 98% user satisfaction score — is less a one-off IT success story and more a compact case study in how...
Chevron Nigeria’s reported migration of more than 3,000 users from Windows 10 to Windows 11 in just 12 weeks — completed 40% faster than previous rollouts and returning a reported 98% user satisfaction rate — is a practical blueprint for large-scale enterprise upgrades in Nigeria and beyond...
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Businesses have entered the critical phase between planning and full-scale implementation for the Windows 10 → Windows 11 transition, and the calendar is unforgiving: Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025 — which means device readiness, compatibility validation and a staged deployment plan...
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The University of Manchester is telling staff and students to arrange their Windows 11 upgrade as soon as possible because Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025, and continuing to run an unsupported OS will expose campus machines to increased cyber risk...
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Sixty days may feel like a lot — until you remember the work still required to move millions of endpoints off an operating system that will stop receiving free security updates on October 14, 2025. (support.microsoft.com)
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Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach end of...
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Windows 11 continues its evolution, and the improvements introduced in July 2025 provide a fascinating window into how Microsoft is managing user feedback, enterprise readiness, and the delicate balancing act between innovation and reliability. With ongoing input from IT professionals, end...
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Migrating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 represents far more than a simple operating system upgrade for many organizations. With the increasing momentum of hybrid and remote work, security threats, and agility demands, IT leaders are now re-evaluating their endpoint management strategy...
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The July 2025 wave of Windows 11 improvements marks another significant step in Microsoft’s steady overhaul of its operating system for both enterprise and consumer users. With a blend of technical innovation, security modernization, update management efficiencies, and fresh productivity...
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Windows 10’s looming end of support has triggered urgent conversations in IT departments worldwide. As October 14, 2025 rapidly approaches, enterprises are facing a critical question: should they invest in Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for lingering Windows 10 devices, or move decisively to...
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As Windows 10 approaches its end of support on October 14, 2025, enterprises worldwide face a critical decision: whether to invest in Extended Security Updates (ESUs) or begin the transition to Windows 11. The urgency behind this choice has intensified as IT teams seek a seamless, secure, and...
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The looming end of support for Windows 10 is compelling businesses of all sizes to reassess their workstation strategies, and Microsoft’s Windows Autopatch groups have emerged as a centerpiece for orchestrating the upgrade to Windows 11 at scale. This evolution is more than a technical...
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As the countdown to the end of Windows 10 support accelerates, enterprise IT leaders find themselves at a crossroads: how to transition quickly and securely to Windows 11 while modernizing management practices for the demands of cloud-first organizations. Microsoft, recognizing both the...
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Windows Autopatch is fast emerging as Microsoft’s headline response to the complex challenges of upgrading masses of enterprise PCs from Windows 10 to Windows 11, a transformation prompted in part by the looming support cut-off for Windows 10 scheduled for October 2025. In a landscape where IT...
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In a landmark move for the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft has announced the general availability of hotpatching support for 64-bit Arm architecture, bringing a transformative update management experience to a broader array of devices running Windows 11, version 24H2. This expansion represents a...
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The evolution of Windows update management has reached a pivotal milestone, as Microsoft introduces hotpatching support for 64-bit Arm architecture devices running Windows 11, version 24H2. This announcement not only marks a technical breakthrough for Arm-based enterprise systems but also...
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