windows server updates

  1. Windows Server 2019 KB5062557 Security Update Causes Cluster Failures and VM Restarts

    The July 2025 security update for Windows Server 2019, identified as KB5062557, has introduced significant challenges for IT administrators managing failover clusters. Post-installation, numerous organizations have reported critical issues, including cluster service failures and repeated virtual...
  2. Mastering Windows Update for Business with Group Policy: A Complete Guide for Enterprise Security

    Administrators seeking to maintain high standards of security, productivity, and compliance know that keeping Windows endpoints up to date is a mission-critical task. Yet, the method used to deliver updates—ranging from everyday patches to feature-rich upgrades—can have just as much impact as...
  3. July 2025 Windows Update Problems: IME, Firewall, VM & Security Alerts

    In early July 2025, several significant issues have emerged across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server platforms, affecting a broad spectrum of users and administrators. These problems range from input method editor (IME) malfunctions to firewall anomalies and antivirus alerts. This...
  4. WSUS Synchronization Failures in July 2025: Causes, Resolution, and Best Practices

    In early July 2025, administrators worldwide encountered significant synchronization issues with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Starting on July 9, 2025, numerous reports emerged indicating that WSUS servers were failing to sync with Microsoft's update servers, preventing the...
  5. Microsoft April 2025 Security Updates: Critical Patches & Security Best Practices

    On April 8, 2025, Microsoft released a comprehensive set of security updates addressing multiple vulnerabilities across its product suite. This release, part of Microsoft's regular Patch Tuesday schedule, underscores the company's commitment to maintaining the security and integrity of its...
  6. Microsoft Releases KB5059693 Update Boosting Windows Recovery Environment for Windows 11 & Server 2025

    Microsoft has released the KB5059693 Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, dated May 28, 2025. This update focuses on enhancing the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), a critical component for system recovery and troubleshooting. Key Enhancements: WinRE...
  7. Critical Security Update for Windows RRAS: Protect Remote Access from CVE-2025-29835 Vulnerability

    When organizations rely on Windows infrastructure for their networks, few components matter as much as those facilitating remote access. One of the key pillars in this domain is the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), a longstanding element enabling features such as VPN, dial-up...
  8. Microsoft Releases KB5059806 Update Enhancing Windows 11 and Server Setup Efficiency

    Microsoft has released the KB5059806 Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows Server 2025, dated May 13, 2025. This update focuses on enhancing the Windows setup binaries and associated files utilized during feature updates. Key Highlights of KB5059806: Improvements to...
  9. Windows Hotpatch KB5058497 (OS Build 26100.3981): Secure, Fast, Downtime-Free Updates in 2025

    Every Windows update cycle brings both anticipation and apprehension for IT professionals, business administrators, and everyday users. The May 13, 2025, rollout of Hotpatch KB5058497 (OS Build 26100.3981) is no exception. Marketed by Microsoft as an important hotpatch for the latest generations...
  10. Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 Update Fails via WSUS & Secure Boot Fixes: What Enterprises Need to Know

    In late April, a wave of frustration swept through enterprise IT departments worldwide as Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 upgrade—version 24H2—hit an unexpected barricade in its rollout. Organizations reliant on Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), a cornerstone of centralized update management...
  11. Microsoft Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025: Revolutionizing Uptime & Security

    Microsoft’s announcement of hotpatching for Windows Server 2025 is more than simply a new technical feature—it's the culmination of years of innovation aimed squarely at reducing downtime, simplifying IT workflows, and fortifying enterprise security. For anyone who has ever coordinated overnight...
  12. Windows Server 2025 Firewall Profile Bug Disrupts Domain Controller Security and Connectivity

    Windows Server 2025, the latest iteration of Microsoft's server operating system, has encountered a significant challenge shortly after its release. A critical bug affecting domain controllers has emerged, primarily concerning the handling of network profiles following a system restart. This...
  13. Microsoft Extends WSUS Support: Navigating Legacy and Cloud Update Management

    Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...
  14. Microsoft KB5051987: RDP Freeze Issues on Windows Server 2025 Explained

    Microsoft’s latest patch troubles have the IT community raising an eyebrow—and a few RDP session restart buttons. A recent advisory from the tech giant warns that a seemingly routine security update, KB5051987, released on February 11, 2025, has introduced an unexpected freeze issue on Windows...
  15. Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Freezing Issue: What You Need to Know

    Windows Server 2025 is facing an unexpected road bump that has caught the attention of IT administrators and system users alike. Recent reports indicate that Remote Desktop sessions on Windows Server 2025 systems are freezing after installing security updates—more specifically after installing...
  16. Windows 11 Dynamic Updates: Boosting Recovery & Setup Stability

    Hot off the virtual presses, Microsoft has lobbed yet another volley of updates at Windows 11, determined as ever to keep your Windows install in fighting shape—or at least limping less. This week, the focus is on “Dynamic Updates,” those unsung heroes whirring behind the scenes when Windows...