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Windows 11 storage bug swallows hundreds of GBs; patch KB5095093 fixes it
technology2 days ago

Windows 11 storage bug swallows hundreds of GBs; patch KB5095093 fixes it

A Windows 11 bug can inflate the System or System & reserved storage by hundreds of gigabytes due to the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal write-ahead log. Check via Settings > System > Storage (Show more categories) or use a Robocopy check of the CapabilityAccessManager folder to see if the wal file has ballooned. Microsoft has released KB5095093 with builds 26200.8737 and 26100.8737 to fix disk-space usage; the update is available through Windows Update optional updates or in the July Patch Tuesday rollout.

via TechSpot|
#capabilityaccessmanager#kb5095093#storage
Microsoft previews Cloud rebuild to reinstall Windows 11 from the cloud, even if the PC won’t boot
technology2 days ago

Microsoft previews Cloud rebuild to reinstall Windows 11 from the cloud, even if the PC won’t boot

Microsoft is previewing Cloud rebuild, a Windows 11 recovery option that reinstalls the OS from the cloud even if the PC won’t boot. It downloads the Windows image and drivers from Windows Update and applies the latest updates, but personal files, settings, and applications aren’t restored. Accessed via WinRE in Insider builds (Preview Build 26300.8772+), with general availability expected after testing; other recovery options include Reset this PC, Quick Machine Recovery, and Point-in-Time restore.

via ZDNET|
#cloud-rebuild#microsoft#recovery-tool
BleachBit: The open-source cleaner giving Windows 11 users precise, ads-free control
technology3 days ago

BleachBit: The open-source cleaner giving Windows 11 users precise, ads-free control

Windows 11 includes built-in cleanup tools, but BleachBit offers deeper, user-controlled cleaning of temporary files, caches, logs, browser data, and privacy-related data. The free, open-source tool avoids ads or bundled extras, explains options before removing them, and includes a Preview feature to estimate space reclaimed. It also supports secure file shredding and wiping free space, with both portable and command-line options. The article recommends using BleachBit alongside Windows 11’s built-in tools for thorough cleanup, cautions against risky actions (like registry cleaners), and emphasizes understanding what will be deleted (cookies, session data, etc.).

via Windows Central|
#bleachbit#cleanup#open-source
technology3 days ago

Windows 11 Cloud Rebuild: cloud-based OS reinstall for unbootable PCs

Microsoft is testing Cloud Rebuild in a Windows 11 Insider Preview, a WinRE-based recovery option that can reinstall Windows by downloading the OS image and drivers from Windows Update, even when the PC won’t boot. It requires network access, will erase all data, and is currently aimed at administrators rather than home users as a destructive, cloud-driven alternative to the traditional USB install.

via PCWorld|
#cloud-rebuild#insider-preview#os-reinstall
AMD's Ryzen AI Halo: A Pint-Sized Desktop for Local AI Dev
technology4 days ago

AMD's Ryzen AI Halo: A Pint-Sized Desktop for Local AI Dev

AMD unveils the Ryzen AI Halo Developer Desktop, a $3,999 compact PC designed for local AI with Windows (or Linux) out of the box, featuring a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU/GPU combo for up to 126 TOPS. It includes preinstalled Ryzen AI Developer Center and playbooks to streamline model deployment, supports simple multi-box clustering over 10Gb Ethernet, and is pitched as a plug‑and‑play AI appliance for developers and on‑prem workflows—faster to get running than Linux-heavy rivals. In hands-on testing, it went from power‑on to a working local model in about 9 minutes 38 seconds and demonstrated end-to-end image generation via playbooks in about 36 minutes, though it can be noisy under load and lacks USB-A ports.

via PCMag|
#ai-desktop#amd-ryzen-ai-halo#local-ai
Windows 11 gains USB-free Cloud Rebuild to reinstall OS and drivers over the internet
technology4 days ago

Windows 11 gains USB-free Cloud Rebuild to reinstall OS and drivers over the internet

Microsoft is adding a new recovery option for Windows 11 called Cloud Rebuild. It lets you reinstall the OS and your device drivers via the internet (no USB drive), even if Windows won’t boot. The process downloads the Windows image and drivers from Windows Update and installs them as a clean slate, without preserving apps or personal files. It’s in preview for Windows Insiders and is expected to roll out to all users in coming months; Reset this PC remains the option to download a cloud OS with data retention, but Cloud Rebuild focuses on a full OS reinstall.

via Windows Central|
#cloud-rebuild#drivers#recovery
technology4 days ago

Windows 11 storage bug can eat up to 500GB—how to check and fix

A Windows 11 bug in the Capability Access Manager can balloon its database file (CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal) to hundreds of gigabytes, potentially filling drives and slowing the system. It’s not obvious from the usual storage view, so use disk-space tools like TreeSize, WinDirStat, or WizTree (or run a robocopy check) to locate the large file. Microsoft has a fix in the June 2026 optional update KB5095093, with full rollout slated for July Patch Tuesday; install via Windows Update → Advanced options → Optional updates. Do not delete or uninstall the component while the fix is pending.

via PCWorld|
#bug#capabilityaccessmanager#patch-tuesday
Windows 11 26H2 packs seven practical upgrades that could change daily PC use
technology6 days ago

Windows 11 26H2 packs seven practical upgrades that could change daily PC use

Microsoft’s Windows 11 version 26H2 is arriving as a small enablement package in the second half of 2026. In the Windows Insider Experimental channel it adds seven practical features intended to give users more control and smoother daily use: an optional Ask Copilot integrated into Search, a more customizable Taskbar, a redesigned Start menu with flexible sizing and layout, the option to disable web results in Windows Search, expanded Windows Update controls (calendar-based pause and reduced reboots), Administrator Protection to harden elevated tasks with Windows Hello, and a modern, optional Run dialog with a broader, recent-commands view. These changes roll out gradually and become part of the supported release once enabled.

via Windows Central|
#26h2#copilot#start-menu
Cap Windows 11 RAM with msconfig for testing, plus caveats
technology6 days ago

Cap Windows 11 RAM with msconfig for testing, plus caveats

Windows 11 can be limited to a fixed RAM amount using the legacy System Configuration tool (msconfig). The guide walks through opening msconfig, Boot > Advanced options, enabling Maximum memory, entering a value in megabytes (e.g., 4096, 8192, 16384, or 32768), and rebooting to reduce the OS memory pool. To restore full RAM, clear Maximum memory and reboot. Note that Task Manager may show less usable RAM due to reserved address space, that Secure Boot can block the option on some machines (temporarily disable it if needed), and that this setting is intended for testing or troubleshooting rather than everyday use since it can significantly impact performance.

via Windows Central|
#memory-management#msconfig#ram-limit
Windows 11 Start Menu fully rolls out ahead of major 26H2 overhaul
technology8 days ago

Windows 11 Start Menu fully rolls out ahead of major 26H2 overhaul

Windows 11’s Start Menu has completed the latest rollout for versions 24H2 and 25H2, introducing a scrollable single‑page layout, an All Apps category view, and an option to hide the Recommended section. Future 2026 updates will add per‑section visibility toggles and a resize feature with Small/Large presets, all under a new JSON‑based configuration that admins can push via Group Policy or CSPs. In the meantime, users can tweak settings in Settings > Personalization > Start, while admins can enforce layouts with gpedit.msc and gpupdate /force. Microsoft also aims to improve performance with a Low Latency Profile and a WinUI‑based rewrite of the Start Menu, though a public date for that rebuild hasn’t been announced; the 26H2 release is expected later in 2026.

via Windows Latest|
#enterprise-it#microsoft#start-menu
Windows 11 gains true taskbar shrink and icon-size toggle in testing
technology11 days ago

Windows 11 gains true taskbar shrink and icon-size toggle in testing

Microsoft is testing two methods to resize the Windows 11 taskbar: a new taskbar-size setting that reduces the entire bar (and scales icons) and the existing option to shrink only the icons, effectively giving users more control than Windows 10. The article notes these changes accompany other upcoming tweaks like a movable taskbar, Start menu size options, and efforts to remove ads from Start.

via Windows Latest|
#feature-update#start-menu#taskbar
Windows 11’s new recovery feature may eat up to 50GB, but it powers quick fixes for boot loops
technology13 days ago

Windows 11’s new recovery feature may eat up to 50GB, but it powers quick fixes for boot loops

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Point-in-time Restore is a built-in OS-recovery feature that creates daily OS-volume restore points to help fix boot loops. It arrives with the June 2026 KB5095093 update and, on 200GB+ OS drives, auto-enables after the June/July updates. It can use up to 50GB of disk space (2% of disk size, with a floor of 2GB and a ceiling of 50GB), allocated on demand via VSS and reserved storage. Restore points are kept for 72 hours by default, with enterprise IT admins able to adjust frequency and retention. The feature only affects the OS volume and does not touch secondary drives or cloud file synchronizations; restores run through Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and can take about 30 minutes. Smaller drives (<200GB) stay off by default but can be enabled manually.

via Windows Latest|
#disk-space#point-in-time-restore#recovery