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technology12 days ago•3 min saved

Microsoft halts buggy Windows 11 preview update after install error 0x80073712

Microsoft has paused the Windows 11 non-security preview KB5079391 rollout after users reported installation errors (0x80073712); the update for 24H2/25H2 included 29 changes (Smart App Control, Display improvements, Windows Hello fingerprint reliability, Windows RE stability on ARM64) but Microsoft has not yet provided a fix timeline, likely before the April Patch Tuesday. The move follows an emergency update addressing sign-in problems and other out-of-band patches for Bluetooth visibility and RRAS security, plus guidance to fix C:\ drive access issues on Samsung Galaxy Connect-enabled devices.

via BleepingComputer|

#0x80073712 #installation-error #kb5079391

technology13 days ago•88 min saved

Microsoft pulls Windows 11 preview update after install hiccups

Microsoft pulled the Windows 11 non-security preview update KB5079391 after user reports of installation failures (error 0x80073712); the removal is temporary since it was an optional update, and many users may not have installed it. The update supposedly included improvements like more reliable File Explorer handling of unsafe downloads, higher display refresh support, and Windows Hello tweaks. It’s unclear when KB5079391 will return, with possibilities including a revised build or a wait until April Patch Tuesday.

via Windows Central|

#installation-issues #kb5079391 #microsoft

technology14 days ago•6 min saved

Microsoft halts Windows 11 KB5079391 preview after install-loop reports on 25H2/24H2

Microsoft has pulled the Windows 11 KB5079391 preview after reports that it caused installation errors on 25H2 and 24H2 (error 0x80073712, indicating missing WinSxS assembly files). Rollout is paused while Microsoft investigates the root cause, with no clear timeline for re-release. The piece also references ongoing plans to improve Windows Update and introduce faster/safer update management and UI enhancements in Windows 11.

via Windows Latest|

#0x80073712 #kb5079391 #technology

technology17 days ago•77 min saved

Windows 11 Overhaul Signals a Practical Redesign: Edge-Top Taskbar, Flexible Updates, and Calmer Copilot

Microsoft is signaling a Windows 11 rethink: the Taskbar will be movable to any screen edge, the Windows Update system will offer more user control (including options to skip or pause updates), and Copilot will be recalibrated to focus on genuinely useful integrations rather than pervasive presence across the OS, all aimed at addressing user feedback and reducing intrusiveness.

via Windows Central|

#copilot #microsoft #taskbar

technology22 days ago•13 min saved

Microsoft readies a major Windows 11 refresh with faster Explorer and leaner Copilot

Microsoft has outlined a comprehensive 2026 Windows 11 roadmap, with March/April Insider updates addressing long-standing complaints: you’ll be able to move the taskbar, Copilot will be reduced in core apps, Windows Update will be less disruptive, File Explorer will launch faster with smoother navigation, Widgets will be quieter, and Feedback Hub will get a major redesign. The broader plan focuses on performance, reliability, and UI consistency by migrating more components to WinUI 3, improving memory usage, search, sign-in, and overall stability across hardware, with Insider testing starting now before wider rollout.

via Windows Latest|

#copilot #file-explorer #technology

technology1 month ago•72 min saved

Windows 11’s February Update Brings Notable Quality-of-Life Improvements

Microsoft released the Windows 11 optional non-security feature update KB5077241, delivering several quality-of-life enhancements: faster and more reliable wake from sleep, visual and performance tweaks to the sign-in screen, Settings, and Taskbar; a new top-line indicator for Windows Search results; a built-in network speed test accessible from the taskbar; Camera pan/tilt controls in Settings; plus additions like Sysmon integration and a redesigned Widgets panel. The update is optional and will roll out to others with next Patch Tuesday unless installed sooner, and there are no known issues reported yet.

via Windows Central|

#kb5077241 #technology #wake-from-sleep

technology1 month ago•48 min saved

Windows 11 KB5077181 Update Sparks Install Errors For Some PCs

The Windows Central article reports that the Windows 11 cumulative update KB5077181 is failing to install on a subset of devices, with users encountering errors during the installation. The piece notes the issue but does not provide a confirmed fix within the article, leaving affected users awaiting guidance from Microsoft.

via Windows Central|

#install-errors #kb5077181 #technology

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Windows 11 26H2 confirmed for late 2026 with Copilot-powered Explorer and revamped search

Microsoft signals Windows 11 26H2 for late-2026 release, with 26H1 reserved for new ARM/Snapdragon X2 chips and 25H2 as the current feature update. An Insider build reveals an enablement package for 26H2 in Windows Update, suggesting a minor upgrade that could bring Copilot-driven features to File Explorer and the Windows Search experience, plus UI tweaks like Agenda View in the notifications center and a Modern Run, while major features may still arrive under 25H2.

via Windows Latest|

#26h2 #copilot #file-explorer

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Microsoft ties Windows 11 boot issues to December 2025 patch rollback

Microsoft says recent Windows 11 boot failures after the January 2026 updates are linked to devices that previously failed to install the December 2025 security update and were rolled back, leaving the system in an “improper state” that can prevent boot when applying new updates. The issue affects physical devices on Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2; the BSOD stop error is UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME. A partial fix is being developed to stop new no-boot scenarios, but it won’t repair already-bootless machines or prevent the improper state from forming. The cause and scope are still under investigation, with no VM impact reported at this time.

via BleepingComputer|

#boot-failure #december-2025-update #technology

security2 months ago•3 min saved

Windows 11 auto-replaces expiring Secure Boot certificates to preserve boot integrity

Microsoft is automatically updating expiring Secure Boot certificates on eligible Windows 11 24H2/25H2 devices via quality updates, with a phased rollout to high-confidence machines; admins can also deploy certificates manually via registry, WinCS, or Group Policy. To avoid boot issues, devices must receive the updates before the June 2026 expiry, or risk losing Windows Boot Manager and Secure Boot protections; administrators should inventory devices, verify Secure Boot status, update firmware, then apply the certificate updates.

via BleepingComputer|

#certificates #it-admin #secure-boot

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Addresses Windows 11 Password Login Issues Caused by Updates

Microsoft has confirmed a widespread issue affecting Windows PCs where the password icon disappears after recent updates, with no fix available yet. Users are advised to use workarounds like clicking randomly on the lock screen to trigger the password field. The problem impacts multiple Windows 11 update versions released since August.

via Forbes|

#microsoft #password-failure #technology

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Microsoft's October Windows Update Causes BitLocker Recovery Issues

Microsoft has confirmed a problematic Windows update released in October 2025 that can trigger the BitLocker recovery screen, risking data loss for users who do not have their recovery keys, especially affecting enterprise Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. A fix is available but requires manual intervention by IT teams.

via Forbes|

#bitlocker #data-loss #microsoft

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Releases Urgent Patch for Active Windows Server WSUS Exploits

Microsoft has issued an emergency security update for Windows Server due to a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) that is actively being exploited in attacks, with CISA warning federal agencies to apply the update immediately to prevent remote code execution and system compromise.

via Forbes|

#cve-2025-59287 #cybersecurity #security-vulnerability

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Windows 10 Support Ends: How to Extend or Upgrade Your System

The article explains how to resolve the issue of the Windows 10 ESU registration not appearing after support for version 22H2 ended, including a step-by-step guide to force registration via Command Prompt, with a recommendation to contact Microsoft Support if problems persist.

via pcworld.com|

#esu #extended-security-updates #technology

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Lenovo Legion Go 2 to Feature Xbox-Style Windows and Major Upgrades in 2026

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 will be the first non-Asus handheld to receive the Xbox full-screen experience (FSE) update, which is expected to be available in spring 2026, enhancing gaming and navigation features on the device.

via The Verge|

#2026-release #handheld-gaming #lenovo-legion-go-2