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Microsoft’s September servicing quietly removes two long‑standing administration tools — the legacy Windows PowerShell 2.0 engine and the WMIC (Windows Management Instrumentation Command‑line) tool — from certain Windows 11 images, a deliberate security‑first move that closes well‑documented...

Windows 11’s next annual feature update is now moving from staged preview into its final validation ring: Microsoft has made Windows 11, version 25H2 available to Release Preview Insiders and commercial customers for targeted testing, delivered as an enablement package on top of the 24H2...

Microsoft’s latest public update on the mid‑August patch storm is straightforward: after investigation, the company says the August 2025 cumulative rollup did not cause a widespread failure mode that “breaks” SSDs, but the episode still exposes fragile cross‑stack dependencies and persistent...

Microsoft has quietly closed a painful upgrade gap: after days of user reports and frantic troubleshooting, the Windows Setup error that surfaced as 0x8007007F during certain in‑place upgrades has been resolved and recovery/reset regressions have been mitigated with targeted out‑of‑band updates...

Microsoft has confirmed a regression in the August 2025 security updates that can break built‑in reset and recovery operations on several still‑supported Windows client branches, forcing administrators and home users to pause certain recovery workflows while the company prepares an out‑of‑band...

Microsoft appears to be steering Windows back toward an annual, generational-style release cadence after a period of smaller, incremental feature updates — driven largely by a planned AI-first platform internally codenamed Hudson Valley and built on a new base called Germanium. Multiple industry...

The latest wave of dynamic updates from Microsoft signals a subtle yet consequential shift in how the software giant shapes the future of the Windows ecosystem, particularly for those adopting Windows 11 and the imminent Windows Server 2025. Benefitting both enterprise administrators and...

Windows 11 is on the cusp of another evolutionary leap as Microsoft prepares to release version 25H2, setting the stage for a seamless update experience and expanded support horizons for millions of users worldwide. For Windows enthusiasts and enterprise IT administrators alike, the implications...

Windows 11 continues to evolve as Microsoft introduces version 25H2, aimed at delivering a seamless update experience for organizations and individual users alike. This latest iteration arrives first for the Windows Insider community, preceding a broader public rollout anticipated for the latter...

Windows 11 continues its rapid evolution, and with every update Microsoft aims to streamline both the user experience and the deployment process for IT professionals. The latest in a string of cumulative improvements is the release of KB5062197: Setup Dynamic Update for Windows 11, version 22H2...

Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to refine and enhance Windows 11 have taken a significant stride forward with the release of the KB5062324 update, aimed specifically at resolving a vexing issue: Windows Update scan freeze on select Windows 11 version 24H2 devices. Since the initial rollout of...

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...

May’s arrival sees the rollout of a fresh slate of security updates for Windows 11, marking a significant point in the 24H2 release cycle. With the deployment of KB5058411 (OS Build 26100.4061), Microsoft is not only seeking to shore up the operating system’s security posture but also to refine...

Microsoft has released Windows 10 Release Preview build 19045.5794 (KB5055612), introducing two key fixes: Graphics: Addressed a case-sensitive issue in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) that could cause GPU paravirtualization support to fail. OS Security: Updated the Windows Kernel...

Hi was wondering if anyone could help me. I cant install any windows updates and am getting the following error "Windows Update error 800B010" The CheckSUR log is showing the following:- ================================= Checking System Update Readiness. Binary Version 6.1.7601.21645 Package...