Windows 11 wrecks localhost functionality with latest cumulative update
Developers are reporting HTTP errors and connection failures after installing October's KB5066835 patch
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Microsoft's October Windows 11 update adds AI shortcuts, tighter security, and a more unified Settings app
The October rollout modernizes everything from File Explorer to system security
Microsoft is removing the ability to easily install Windows 11 with a local account
Alas, the company underestimates how much people hate being forced into a Microsoft account
Windows 11 25H2 begins rollout, but most users won't notice much
Editor's take: After spending a few months in the preview phase, Windows 11 25H2 is now being rolled out to all eligible PCs. Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version as the best way to stay current, but most users will likely find the upgrade underwhelming.
Windows 10 users in Europe will receive extended security updates for free
No Windows Backup enrollment required
Recent Windows updates break Blu-ray and other protected video content playback on PC
The issue does not impact streaming services
Windows 11 25H2 enters release preview with stable, incremental changes
Windows 11's latest annual update has reached the Release Preview Channel
Microsoft will now automatically install 'quality updates' on some Windows 11 PCs during setup
All in the name of better out-of-the-box experience
Windows 11 patch linked to SSD data loss, reports remain under investigation
File transfers over 50GB may break drives
Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update
Driver purge could leave old hardware behind
Windows 11 security update leaves virtual machines unable to boot
Another Windows update, another problem: KB5058405 causes startup failures
Windows Update could soon handle all apps and drivers, not just the OS
The goal: one updater for all software, built into Windows
Microsoft's latest Windows security update creates an empty folder you should not delete
It's unclear how an empty folder helps prevent security flaws
Microsoft extends driver synchronization support through Windows Server Update Services again
Redmond's ability to understand its customers' real needs is questionable, at best
Windows 10's extended support starts at $61 per device, Microsoft reveals new details
Sticking with Windows 10 after October 2025 will come at a steep price
Windows users report widespread device issues following January 2025 updates
Problems affect USB connections, DAC drivers, Bluetooth, and more
Microsoft issues reminder that Windows Server Update Services will soon stop providing driver downloads
Cloud-based updates and servicing tools are the new way to go
End of Windows 10 support this year threatens over 60% of active Windows PCs
More than 3 years after launch, Windows 11 remains a minority
Microsoft confirms mistake in Windows 11 update causing false "end-of-support" alerts
Windows 11 23H2 is still supported until November 2025, Windows 11 24H2 goes until Oct 2026
Mislabeled patch sends Windows Server 2022 admins on unwanted upgrade to 2025
No easy rollback or official downgrade path available
New integration lets Windows manage Android files wirelessly
Wireless Android file access for Windows 10 and 11 is rolling out in stages
Microsoft says OS updates are 45% faster starting with Windows 11 24H2 release
It's an issue that has been very frustrating for users
In brief: Microsoft's latest update to Windows 11, version 24H2, began rolling out earlier this month. Chief among the improvements is a speedier update process. The new version is a significant step forward in the Redmond firm's ongoing efforts to improve the Windows experience as slow updates have long been a source of frustration among users.
Windows 10 support ends in a year, leaving users with difficult choices to make
As end of support looms, options exist but they come with a new set of pros and cons
Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 version 24H2 won't release in October
Windows 11 24H2 is already available to recent Surface owners
Researchers disclose Windows "downgrade" attack as Microsoft provides a mitigation method
A new Microsoft-signed revocation policy can block impacted VBS files and tighten UEFI security