New Windows 11 recovery tool to let admins remotely fix unbootable devices

November 19, 2024 at 10:09AM Microsoft is introducing a “Quick Machine Recovery” feature for Windows to enable IT administrators to remotely recover unbootable systems via targeted fixes. This initiative follows a significant outage in July 2024 caused by a faulty update. Additionally, new security measures will prevent future risks from kernel-level drivers. ### Meeting Highlights: … Read more

Windows Patch Tuesday update might send a user to the BitLocker recovery screen

July 24, 2024 at 11:12AM Some Windows devices encounter a BitLocker recovery screen after installing July’s update, affecting versions from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on the client side, and Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2022 on the server side. Microsoft confirmed the issue and advised affected users to have their recovery key or … Read more

Fake CrowdStrike repair manual pushes new infostealer malware

July 23, 2024 at 10:36AM CrowdStrike warns of a new Daolpu malware, falsely distributed as a Windows recovery tool after the recent Falcon update struggles. This stealer targets account credentials and browser data from Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Cốc Cốc. Attackers use malicious document macros to trigger the malware. CrowdStrike advises vigilance against phishing and … Read more

How to download a Windows 11 23H2 ISO from Microsoft

October 31, 2023 at 03:18PM Microsoft released Windows 11 23H2, the Windows 11 2023 Update. It includes the expected features from the previous update and can now be installed via Windows Update. However, it is recommended to download an ISO image for troubleshooting or clean installs. ISO images are sector-by-sector copies of DVDs that can … Read more