Tag: Windows
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Windows Server 2022 support moved into its extended phase on October 13, 2026, marking the end of mainstream support. However, Microsoft will continue providing monthly security updates until October 14, 2031. The October 2026 security update was the final release under mainstream support. Consequently, organizations now enter the next stage of the operating system’s lifecycle,…
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Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5124010 update can cause certain Windows 11 games and applications to crash. The issue affects software that relies on Windows’ built-in AC-3 audio decoding, commonly associated with Dolby Digital sound. Affected programs may fail to open or close unexpectedly. In other cases, they work normally until a particular action, such…
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Microsoft has released emergency Windows updates to resolve Remote Desktop Services failures caused by its September 2026 security patches. The out-of-band releases also address some Hyper-V and USB audio problems. Affected systems experienced failed Remote Desktop connections, sign-in errors and unresponsive servers. However, the new patches do not fix every reported audio issue. September Updates…
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CISA has warned that ransomware gangs are exploiting a high-severity Windows Task Host flaw that lets attackers gain full control of unpatched Windows devices. The vulnerability affects Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 systems. Microsoft released a security update in November 2025, but organisations that have not installed it remain exposed. Windows Task Host flaw…
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Windows Server 2022 will leave mainstream support on 13 October 2026. Microsoft is urging IT administrators to review their upgrade plans before the deadline and consider moving affected systems to Windows Server 2025. The change does not end security updates immediately. Instead, Windows Server 2022 will move into its extended-support phase, which continues until October…
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Microsoft has acknowledged a new bug affecting Windows users after the June 2026 security updates. The issue impacts the Recycle Bin and causes unusual file names to appear when users attempt to permanently delete items. While the bug does not damage files or prevent users from deleting them, it has generated confusion because Windows displays…
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Microsoft has finally patched three Windows zero-days that remained publicly exposed for months after a security researcher released technical details and proof-of-concept exploits online. The vulnerabilities, known as YellowKey, GreenPlasma, and MiniPlasma, attracted significant attention because they affected fully updated systems and exposed weaknesses in core Windows components. The fixes arrived as part of Microsoft’s…
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Microsoft is taking another step toward embedding artificial intelligence throughout its software ecosystem. The company has introduced Intelligent Terminal, an experimental project that brings AI agents directly into the Windows command-line experience. The new tool allows developers to interact with AI assistants without leaving the terminal. Instead of switching between browsers, documentation sites, and chatbots,…
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The Windows update fix released by Microsoft addresses installation failures tied to the KB5089549 security update for Windows 11 systems. The problem caused repeated installation errors on devices with limited EFI System Partition space and prevented some users from applying the May 2026 Patch Tuesday update successfully. Reports about the failed update started appearing shortly…
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The Windows 11 KB5083769 update is creating serious issues for users who rely on backup tools. After installing the April patch, many systems fail to complete backup tasks, raising concerns about data protection. What is causing the problem The issue affects systems running newer Windows 11 builds. It stems from failures in the Volume Shadow…