November 13, 2024 at 12:42PM Microsoft has addressed significant issues affecting Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 in its KB5046617 security update. This includes fixing a Task Manager reporting error and resolving installation delays on certain hardware. The update also mitigates upgrade issues for Windows Server, improving overall system functionality for users. **Meeting Takeaways:** … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 06:38PM Microsoft has resolved various bugs affecting Windows Server 2025 installations and upgrades, particularly on devices with high core counts. Issues included failed installations, prolonged boot times, and BSOD errors. Users are advised to install the November 2024 update (KB5046617) and follow temporary workarounds to limit logical processors if needed. ### … Read more
November 11, 2024 at 11:42AM Microsoft confirmed that some users of Windows Server 2019 and 2022 were unexpectedly upgraded to Windows Server 2025 due to third-party patch management tools. This issue, attributed to a procedural error, has been mitigated, but affected admins have no rollback option besides restoring from backups. Licensing confusion also arose with … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 01:34PM Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 is now available as of November 1st. Key features include hotpatching, next-gen Active Directory, improved NVMe storage performance, and enhanced security measures. Notable issues such as installation bugs have been identified. Extended support lasts until October 10, 2034, with a free 180-day trial accessible for testing. … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 07:15AM Microsoft acknowledged bugs affecting Windows Server 2025 installations and causing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues for systems with over 256 logical processors. They are working on a fix for the upcoming monthly update. In the meantime, users can limit logical processors to 256 or fewer as a workaround. ### … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 03:08PM Microsoft has announced the public preview of Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025, allowing the installation of security updates without requiring a system restart. Hotpatching aims to reduce workload impact, improve security protection, and minimize the need for system reboots. This feature is expected to simplify change control and provide shorter … Read more
July 16, 2024 at 12:24PM Starting in late 2024, Microsoft will introduce checkpoint cumulative updates for devices running Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11, version 24H2 or later. This new type of updates aims to deliver security fixes and new features using smaller, incremental differentials to save bandwidth and time spent on installations. Admins won’t … Read more
June 14, 2024 at 11:58AM Microsoft mistakenly added the Copilot app to Windows 10 and 11 due to Edge updates. Despite backlash, the app was added to Windows Server 2025 preview builds, later removed. Edge update on April 18 stopped further installations. The app didn’t collect user data and was meant for future Cobilot enablement. … Read more
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
February 4, 2024 at 12:33PM Microsoft is introducing Linux ‘sudo’ feature in Windows Server 2025, allowing admins to elevate privileges for console applications. It aims to enhance security by enabling low-privileged users to execute certain commands as root. The leaked preview build displays new in-development settings for the Windows ‘sudo’ command, indicating its early stage … Read more