windows patch tuesday

  1. September 2025 Windows Patch: UAC Refinement, NDI Fix, and MSI SecureRepair Whitelist

    Microsoft’s September Patch Tuesday delivers a surgical corrective: the cumulative updates released on September 9, 2025 refine the User Account Control (UAC) behavior introduced in August and restore expected installer and streaming behavior while preserving the security hardening that closed...
  2. August 2025 Windows Patch Regression: OOB Fixes Restore Reset and Cloud Recovery

    Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday delivered the usual mix of security fixes — and an unexpected operational headache: a servicing regression in the August 12, 2025 cumulative updates that broke Windows’ built‑in reset and recovery flows on several supported client branches and, in some upgrade...
  3. August Patch Tuesday: Patch Now for Kerberos EoP, Graphics RCEs, and SharePoint Risks

    Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday landed as a heavy-duty maintenance window for Windows environments, with the vendor listing more than a hundred fixes across its product portfolio — including a clutch of high-profile remote code execution (RCE) and elevation-of-privilege flaws that demand...
  4. Microsoft Windows July 2025 Updates: Enhancing Stability, Security, and Enterprise Support

    Microsoft’s commitment to refining and supporting both Windows 10 and Windows 11 continues to take center stage, as seen by the latest incremental updates deployed in the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insiders. While these newest cumulative updates—Windows 10 Build 19045.6159 (KB5062649)...
  5. CVE-2025-48000: Critical Windows Privilege Escalation via Connected Devices Platform

    A zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-48000, discovered in the Windows Connected Devices Platform Service, has captured the urgent attention of IT security professionals, system administrators, and organizations heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem. This flaw, classified as an "Elevation of...
  6. Windows 11 KB5060829 Firewall Error: Causes, Impact & Fixes

    Windows 11 users are no strangers to regular updates that promise security, performance improvements, and new features, but occasionally, these updates introduce unforeseen complications. Microsoft’s June preview update, KB5060829 (Build 26100.4484) for Windows 11 24H2, is a textbook example...
  7. Windows 11 KB5060829 Update Review: Performance Gains and Persistent Bugs

    Entering the world of Windows updates always comes with a blend of anticipation and caution for regular users, gamers, and enterprise administrators alike. The June roll-out of Windows 11 KB5060829 continues this tradition—the optional cumulative update for the 24H2 version of Windows 11 was...
  8. Microsoft’s April 2025 Security Updates: Critical Patches & End of Support Alerts

    On April 8, 2025, Microsoft released a comprehensive set of security updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities across its product suite. These updates are critical for maintaining system integrity and protecting against potential exploits. Overview of the April 8, 2025 Security Updates...
  9. Windows 11 Build 22631.5545: Secure, Reliable, and Ready for the Future

    Windows Insiders anticipating the next chapter of Microsoft’s operating system journey have reason to pay close attention to Windows 11 Build 22631.5545 (KB5060826), now rolling out to the Release Preview Channel. This release, built atop the robust Windows 11 version 23H2 foundation, signals...
  10. Microsoft Releases KB5060999 Update for Windows 11 Security and Performance

    Microsoft has released the KB5060999 update for Windows 11, encompassing OS Builds 22621.5472 and 22631.5472. This cumulative update, part of the June 10, 2025 Patch Tuesday, focuses on enhancing system security and stability. Key Highlights: Security Enhancements: The update addresses various...
  11. May 2025 Windows 10 BitLocker Recovery Prompt Fix: How Microsoft Resolved the Intel TXT Conflict

    Few things are more disruptive to an enterprise than the sudden appearance of a BitLocker recovery prompt, especially when it strikes business-critical PCs with no warning following a routine security update. Over the past week, this scenario became a harsh reality for a small but influential...
  12. Microsoft Releases Out-of-Band Windows Security Update KB5061768 to Fix BitLocker Disruption on Intel vPro Devices

    Microsoft’s deployment cadence for Windows security updates is a well-oiled machine, but even the most robust processes can encounter unexpected turbulence—especially when the complexities of enterprise endpoints and hardware interplay. The release of out-of-band update KB5061768 on May 19...
  13. May 2025 Windows RDP Vulnerabilities: Critical Patch Highlights & Security Strategies

    Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday releases have long been a cornerstone in the battle against evolving cybersecurity threats, and May 2025’s wave of security updates underscores the stakes for enterprises and everyday users relying on Windows Remote Desktop Services. With the discovery and subsequent...
  14. AudioScience’s Windows Driver v5: Boosting Compatibility, Security, and Dante Support

    AudioScience has dropped its v5 Windows driver update, and while that might not sound like a party-starter to your average Spotify aficionado, in the worlds of pro audio and IT support, it’s as close to a headline act as Dante at a digital mixer convention. Let’s dissect what’s new, why it...
  15. February 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical Windows Updates & Security Insights

    Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday has arrived with a hefty set of improvements and critical security updates designed to plug several vulnerabilities affecting Windows operating systems and supported software. As Windows users gear up for this month's updates, we're here to break down the key...