Microsoft now testing hotpatch on Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 365

November 19, 2024 at 12:40PM Microsoft has announced the preview availability of hotpatching for Windows 365 and Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 client devices. This feature allows for updates to be applied without requiring a system reboot, enhancing efficiency and performance for users. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Announcement**: Microsoft has announced the preview availability of hotpatching. 2. … Read more

Microsoft confirms CrowdStrike update also hit Windows 365 PCs

July 20, 2024 at 11:28AM A faulty CrowdStrike Falcon update caused widespread outages by crashing Windows systems worldwide and rendered Windows 365 Cloud PCs unusable. Microsoft provided instructions for affected Windows devices and recommended troubleshooting steps, but recovery for Windows 365 Cloud PCs is limited. CrowdStrike is actively working with affected customers, and Microsoft is … Read more

Windows 11 KB5035942 update enables Moment 5 features for everyone

March 26, 2024 at 06:32PM The March 2024 non-security KB5035942 preview update for Windows 11 23H2 has been released by Microsoft. It enables Moment 5 features and fixes 18 known issues. This optional cumulative update allows testing of OS improvements and new features. Unlike Patch Tuesday updates, it does not include security updates. Users can … Read more

Microsoft issues deadline for end of Windows 10 support – it’s pay to play for security

December 6, 2023 at 01:39AM Microsoft announced Windows 10 end of support for October 14, 2025, but will offer paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) for up to three years after. Windows 10 ESU won’t be free, and prices are undisclosed but expected to resemble the Windows 7 program’s costs. Windows 11 is encouraged, and ESU … Read more

Microsoft to let Windows 10 home users buy Extended Security Updates

December 5, 2023 at 01:35PM Post-Windows 10 EOS on October 14, 2025, Microsoft offers customers—including home users—paid Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for an additional three years. The final Windows 10 release is the 22H2 version, but LTSC versions will have longer support. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 or use Windows 365. ESUs … Read more

Microsoft to also sell Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to home users

December 5, 2023 at 01:13PM Microsoft will offer three additional years of security updates for Windows 10 via its ESU program post-October 14, 2025 EOS date. This includes Windows 10 22H2, the final release, and it specifically supports LTSC releases beyond EOS. IT administrators are advised to upgrade to Windows 11 or use Windows 365 … Read more

Windows 11 KB5032190 update enables Moment 4 features for everyone

November 14, 2023 at 01:38PM Microsoft has released the KB5032190 cumulative update for Windows 11, enabling Moment 4 features for all users. The update includes new features like Copilot and the ability to ungroup apps on the taskbar. There are also some known issues that Microsoft plans to address in a future update. The patch … Read more