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Winsage
July 24, 2025
Microsoft has resolved an issue causing erroneous Windows Firewall notifications after rebooting Windows 11 24H2 systems, particularly with the June 2025 preview update. This fix is included in the KB5062660 preview cumulative update released on Tuesday and will be more widely available with the August Patch Tuesday updates. The issue, acknowledged on July 3rd, was linked to a new feature in development and resulted in misleading Event Viewer messages (event 2042) indicating 'Config Read Failed.' Microsoft clarified that these messages did not reflect actual problems with Windows Firewall. An apology was issued on July 8th after mistakenly declaring the issue resolved. Additionally, Microsoft has addressed other recent issues, including invalid 0x80070643 failure errors during April 2025 WinRE updates and incorrect BitLocker drive encryption errors affecting managed Windows environments.
BetaBeacon
July 19, 2025
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a significant improvement over previous models in terms of design, features, and performance. Samsung's slow and steady innovation in its foldable series has made minor upgrades more meaningful and has led to a more impressive overall product.
Winsage
July 19, 2025
Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update has encountered multiple issues, including a persistent Windows Firewall error (Event 2042) that worsened after the July 2025 update. The company issued an apology for the confusion, clarifying that the error is a logging anomaly with no security risk. Users have also reported problems with the Microsoft Changjie Input Method, Azure Virtual Desktop app failures, camera application unresponsiveness, wallpaper customization issues, blue screen errors related to Easy Anti-Cheat, and audio loss with Dirac Audio. Microsoft is working on resolutions for these problems in future updates.
Winsage
July 18, 2025
Microsoft mistakenly categorized an ongoing bug related to Windows Firewall error messages as resolved in its latest updates. The bug, which causes users to encounter Windows Firewall errors in the Event Viewer with event ID 2042, appears each time the system is restarted and is logged as "Config Read Failed." Microsoft clarified that these errors do not indicate a malfunction and can be ignored, as they are related to an upcoming feature not yet fully integrated into the operating system. The company apologized for the miscommunication and stated that a resolution is planned to be included in an upcoming update.
Winsage
July 17, 2025
Microsoft has apologized for confusion regarding a Windows update that was supposed to resolve a critical issue but instead has exacerbated it. A bug in the Windows 11 24H2 update caused a significant Firewall error, referred to as a “false, harmless error.” The subsequent Windows 11 KB5062553 update did not fix the issue, and many users continue to see the error message. This error, identified as “Windows Firewall With Advanced Security 2042 None,” is a reporting bug and does not threaten users' PCs. Microsoft has acknowledged that the warning is due to a coding error from the recent updates, affecting only the event log entry, not the firewall's functionality.
AppWizard
June 11, 2025
Ian Proulx, CEO of 1047 Games, faced backlash for wearing a hat with the phrase 'Make FPS Great Again' during his presentation at the Summer Games Fest. He later apologized, describing the hat as a marketing stunt that crossed a line and acknowledging its negative impact on the gaming community. Proulx emphasized that there was no intention to invoke political sentiments and expressed regret for the division caused within the community.
AppWizard
May 19, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts used Minecraft to unveil their 2025 NFL matchups. The Colts' video was taken down due to a licensing conflict with Microsoft, which owns Minecraft. The Colts included a crude joke about Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and an insensitive clip, leading to their apology for exceeding rights with Microsoft. Hill's agent stated that Hill found humor in the situation. The Chargers' video properly credited Microsoft, raising questions about the Colts' adherence to licensing agreements.
AppWizard
May 16, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts released their 2024 schedule through a Minecraft-themed video, which included a scene featuring a pixelated dolphin in a Tyreek Hill jersey being intercepted by a Coast Guard boat. This was interpreted by many as a reference to Hill's past legal issues, leading to negative backlash. The Colts deleted the video and apologized to both Hill and Microsoft for exceeding their licensing rights. They later released a more cautious backup video. Hill humorously responded on social media, suggesting the Colts should have kept the original video up. The incident highlights the need for NFL teams to balance creativity with sensitivity in their content.
AppWizard
May 15, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers released a nearly five-minute-long schedule release video that playfully roasted their 2025 opponents using the game Minecraft, having secured permission from Microsoft. In contrast, the Indianapolis Colts deleted their schedule release video after it included an inappropriate clip and exceeded rights granted by Microsoft, leading to an apology to both Microsoft and Tyreek Hill.
AppWizard
April 11, 2025
Developer Zerat Games has withdrawn its visual novel from the Steam platform to avoid complications with Valve, while defending the game's themes of incest and sexual violence as fetishes. The studio expressed understanding that some may find these themes disgusting but advocated for the exploration of desires without harm. The game's removal followed actions taken by Valve in the UK, Canada, and Australia, where UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the content as illegal and mentioned new regulatory measures being implemented. Zerat Games aims to promote dialogue on diverse expressions of human sexuality despite societal challenges.
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