Microsoft fixes bug blocking Windows 11 Photos from starting

July 18, 2024 at 10:42AM Microsoft has resolved a bug preventing the Microsoft Photos app from launching on some Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems. This issue affected devices with certain configuration settings enabled. The problem has been fixed with the release of Photos app version 2024.11070.15005.0 and newer. Affected users can obtain the update … Read more

Microsoft announces new Windows ‘checkpoint’ cumulative updates

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

Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows Update automation issues

July 14, 2024 at 11:37AM Microsoft has fixed the issue caused by the June 2024 KB5039302 preview update, which affected Windows 11 systems, primarily in enterprise environments. Home users are unlikely to be impacted. The fix was deployed through Known Issue Rollback and will also be included in a future update. Enterprise admins must set … Read more

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 bug causing reboot loops, taskbar freezes

July 10, 2024 at 11:30AM Microsoft resolved a known issue causing restart loops and taskbar problems on Windows 11 systems after installing the June KB5039302 preview update. The issue affects Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 systems, with a recommendation to install the latest security update for fixes, particularly affecting virtualization environments. The update was paused … Read more

Windows 10 KB5040427 update released with Copilot changes, 12 other fixes

July 9, 2024 at 02:14PM Microsoft released the KB5040427 cumulative update for Windows 10 21H2 and 22H2, containing 13 changes and mandatory security updates. Users can manually install through Windows Update or schedule the installation. Notably, it includes Microsoft Copilot behaving like an app, addressing various issues, and introducing new improvements, while also resolving some … Read more

Windows 11 KB5040435 update released with 31 fixes, changes

July 9, 2024 at 01:43PM Summary: Microsoft’s KB5040442 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3 includes 31 improvements and changes, such as the return of the “Show Desktop” button and security updates for vulnerabilities. The update can be installed via Windows Update or Microsoft Update Catalog. It introduces various new features like Game Pass recommendation cards … Read more

Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of service in October

July 8, 2024 at 02:59PM Microsoft has announced that multiple editions of Windows 11, version 22H2, including Home, Pro, and Education, will reach end of servicing on October 8, 2024. This means they will no longer receive monthly security updates after this date. Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions will also reach … Read more

Microsoft resumes rollout of Windows 11 KB5039302 update for most users

June 29, 2024 at 02:06PM Microsoft has resumed the rollout of the June Windows 11 KB5039302 update, now only blocking it for users using virtualization software. The update caused reboot loops for some users, particularly those utilizing virtual machine tools like CloudPC, DevBox, Azure Virtual Desktop, and VMware. The update is now available for most … Read more

Microsoft pulls Windows 11 KB5039302 update causing reboot loops

June 27, 2024 at 12:15PM Microsoft has pulled the June Windows 11 KB5039302 update after discovering it causes some devices to repeatedly restart. The issue affects systems using virtual machine tools and virtualization features. Users should uninstall the update via the Windows 11 Recovery Environment if affected. Windows Home edition users are less likely to … Read more

Windows 11 KB5039302 update released with 9 changes or fixes

June 26, 2024 at 10:52AM The June 2024 optional update for Windows 11, KB5039302, is now available for version 22H2 and newer. It focuses on improving quality and fixing bugs, bringing back the show desktop button and enhancing File Explorer. New features include Game Pass recommendation, 7-Zip and TAR file creation, Emoji 15.1 support, and … Read more