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In July 2025, Windows 11 achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Windows 10 in market share, marking the first time Microsoft's latest operating system has become the most widely used desktop OS globally. According to data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds 51.77% of the Windows...

Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday lands with considerable urgency, carrying updates that address a staggering 137 distinct flaws across its ecosystem, including one publicly disclosed zero-day in Microsoft SQL Server. With business, government, and individual users heavily dependent on...

Every second Tuesday of the month, otherwise known as Patch Tuesday, Microsoft rolls out a fresh batch of updates for Windows, sometimes ushering in essential security fixes and other times quietly debuting game-changing new features. For users eagerly awaiting an easier way to transition...

Microsoft has released KB5062693, a Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, dated July 8, 2025. This update enhances the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), ensuring a more robust and secure recovery process. Key Highlights of KB5062693: Windows Secure Boot Certificate...

Windows 11 has reached a pivotal moment in its lifecycle, overtaking Windows 10 as the most widely used desktop operating system in the world, according to the latest data from Stat Counter. For the first time since its launch in late 2021, Windows 11 secures a clear majority, accounting for 52...

The desktop computing landscape has entered a pivotal new era as Windows 11 has finally surpassed Windows 10 in global market share, securing its position as the leading desktop operating system. This achievement comes nearly four years after Windows 11’s debut, a period marked by cautious...

Microsoft has officially announced the upcoming release of Windows 11 version 25H2, slated for the second half of 2025. This update emphasizes stability, quality improvements, and bug fixes, rather than introducing a plethora of new features. Notably, Windows 11 25H2 is designed as an...

The arrival of the June 2025 Update for Windows 11 was intended to further refine Microsoft’s flagship operating system, but for many users—and particularly for enterprise environments—it has become a source of unexpected frustration. While Windows updates are often accompanied by isolated bugs...

After nearly three years of sluggish adoption rates, Windows 11 has finally reached near parity with Windows 10, signaling the closing of a chapter in Microsoft's operating system history. According to the latest figures from StatCounter for June 2025, 47.8% of Windows users globally are now on...

Windows 11 is once again at the center of Microsoft’s desktop ambitions as the company prepares to deliver a major feature update in the near future, even as rumors swirl about an eventual Windows 12 refresh in the pipeline. Despite headlines focused on next-generation products, Microsoft’s...

As Windows 10 version 22H2 approaches its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, organizations are faced with the challenge of maintaining security and compliance for devices that cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. To address this, Microsoft offers the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program...

Microsoft has officially announced Windows 11 version 25H2, slated for release in the latter half of 2025. This update emphasizes a streamlined upgrade process, leveraging the same platform and servicing stack as version 24H2, ensuring a swift installation comparable to a standard cumulative...

The release of Microsoft’s latest dynamic updates for Windows 11 signifies more than just basic system maintenance—it suggests a deliberate and evolving strategy behind Windows recovery, reliability, and update mechanisms. Dynamic updates, specifically KB5062197 and KB5062233, are being quietly...

Windows 11 continues to evolve with each release, and for those who value a clean slate or simply want the latest out-of-the-box experience, the Media Creation Tool (MCT) has emerged as an indispensable utility. With the newest update, the MCT now allows users to install Windows 11 version 24H2...

Microsoft has recently begun deploying update KB5001716 to Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2, aiming to refresh the Windows Update Service components. This update is designed to facilitate the transition of eligible systems to Windows 11 24H2 by ensuring that update mechanisms are current and...

Windows Update Standalone Installer (Wusa.exe) has played a pivotal role in the Windows ecosystem, enabling both system administrators and advanced users to manage individual update packages with precision and control. As enterprises and enthusiasts continue to demand flexibility in how updates...

For PC owners clinging to Windows 10 past its official support lifecycle, Microsoft’s recent announcement on Extended Security Updates (ESU) eligibility lands as both a relief and a critical pivot point in the Windows ecosystem. Contrary to prior uncertainty, Microsoft has now formally confirmed...

As Microsoft prepares to draw the curtain on official support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of users around the globe—especially in India—are facing a crucial decision: move forward to Windows 11, or carve out an alternative path. For a sizable contingent, Windows 10 remains a...

As Microsoft prepares to bring Windows 10 to the end of its mainstream support lifecycle on October 14, 2025, millions of users across the globe find themselves at a crossroads. While some are ready to embrace the transition to Windows 11, a significant portion—encompassing schools, businesses...

Every Windows user knows the sting of an unexpected crash, failed update, or driver disaster—one minute your device is humming along, the next it’s gripped by instability. For years, System Restore has been a crucial lifeline for getting things back on track, letting users roll back their...