Microsoft says April Windows updates break VPN connections

May 1, 2024 at 10:12AM Microsoft confirms that the April 2024 Windows security updates disrupt VPN connections across various Windows platforms. Affected versions include Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2008 onwards. Microsoft is investigating the issue and advises users to seek help through specific support channels. While no immediate fix is available, users … Read more

Microsoft: Copilot ‘app’ on Windows Server mistakenly added by Edge

April 18, 2024 at 08:13AM Microsoft revealed that the Copilot app, added to Windows installs by recent Edge updates, doesn’t collect or relay data, but was mistakenly included. Though tested in Windows Server 2025, it faced backlash and was removed. However, it unexpectedly appeared in Windows Server 2022 and impacted Windows 10 and 11. Microsoft … Read more

Microsoft: New Copilot app added by Edge doesn’t collect data

April 17, 2024 at 08:17AM Microsoft added the Copilot app via recent Edge updates to Windows devices without permission, causing concerns. The app does not collect or transmit data and is intended for future Windows Copilot enablement. However, it erroneously appears as installed. Microsoft plans to resolve the issue and is testing ads in the … Read more

New Windows driver blocks software from changing default web browser

April 7, 2024 at 11:42AM Microsoft has introduced a Windows driver in the February updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, named UCPD.sys, which prevents users from manually changing the default browser using tools like SetUserFTA and SetDefaultBrowser. This driver locks down UserChoice Registry keys, affecting protocols and file associations. The change may relate to … Read more

Recent Windows updates break Microsoft Connected Cache delivery

April 5, 2024 at 06:33PM Microsoft has reported that recent Windows 10 updates are causing issues with Microsoft Connected Cache (MCC) node discovery on enterprise networks. This problem affects systems running Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2 configured to find MCC endpoints using DHCP Option 235. Microsoft is working on a solution, and temporary workarounds are … Read more

Microsoft again bothers Chrome users with Bing popup ads in Windows

March 17, 2024 at 01:08PM Microsoft is promoting Bing and the GPT-4 Bing Chat platform to Google Chrome users through popup desktop ads on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Although some users initially suspected malware due to the ad quality, Microsoft confirmed the legitimacy as a one-time notification offering the choice to set Bing as … Read more

Windows KB5035849 update failing to install with 0xd000034 errors

March 12, 2024 at 06:29PM The KB5035849 cumulative update released on Patch Tuesday fails to install on Windows 10 and Windows Server systems with error 0xd0000034. Reports indicate that it won’t install when checking online for updates, affecting systems running Windows Server 2019 or Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019. Microsoft claims no awareness of issues … Read more

Windows 10 KB5035845 update released with 9 new changes, fixes

March 12, 2024 at 02:05PM Microsoft released the KB5035845 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, addressing 60 vulnerabilities, including 18 remote code execution flaws. Users can install it via Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update provides nine new changes and fixes, including improvements for Windows share and Windows … Read more

Microsoft says Windows 10 21H2 support is ending in June

March 11, 2024 at 05:00PM Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 21H2 in June 2024, including Enterprise, Education, and IoT editions. Users are encouraged to update to the latest Windows 10 version or transition to Windows 11 to avoid security vulnerabilities. The Windows 10 2022 Update is rolling out, with automatic installation for eligible … Read more

Microsoft: Recent updates cause Sysprep Windows validation errors

January 24, 2024 at 05:29AM Microsoft has reported 0x80073cf2 errors for admins using the Sysprep tool to validate Windows 10 installations after recent updates. This issue affects Windows 10, version 22H2 systems in audit mode. A temporary workaround is available for affected Windows images by removing the problematic Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge package using a PowerShell command. Microsoft … Read more