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May 5, 2025

Microsoft has fixed a bug in Windows 10 that broke part of the Start menu – and the reason why this happened might annoy you

A bug that disrupted the functionality of jump links in the Start menu of Windows 10 was identified during the April update and traced back to earlier updates from February. This issue arose from the integration of a Microsoft account-related panel into the Start menu, affecting the jump list feature for some users. Microsoft confirmed that the problem has been resolved as of April 25, 2025, through a service change. Users are advised to ensure their devices are connected to the internet to receive the automatic fix after a reboot. The bug was acknowledged by Microsoft as being present since the optional preview update in February and was significant enough to impact user workflows.

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February 7, 2025

Windows 11 OOBE updates adjusted after widespread criticism

Starting in mid-2025, Microsoft will allow organizations to manage how fresh installations of Windows 11 handle cumulative updates from the outset, responding to system administrators' concerns about previous control limitations. This new policy will be available for devices running Windows 11 version 22H2 or newer during the Out-of-the-Box Experience (OOBE). Initially, Microsoft planned to require the installation of the latest updates upon first boot, but this raised concerns about potential issues with fixes and critical features. The new configuration can be enabled through Windows Autopilot, synchronizing existing quality update settings. This change applies only to cumulative or quality updates, not optional monthly updates. Organizations without Autopilot can disable quality updates during OOBE via Group Policy. The update process typically takes around 20 minutes, depending on various factors.

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November 1, 2024

Windows 11 Task Manager bug shows wrong number of running processes

Microsoft has acknowledged a reporting anomaly in the Task Manager of Windows 11, where it shows zero running applications and background processes after installing the October 2024 non-security preview update (KB5044384) for Windows 11 24H2 systems. This issue primarily affects devices with the "Group by Type" view enabled, although the Task Manager remains functional and users can still access the list of active applications and processes. Microsoft is investigating the matter and plans to include a fix in an upcoming Windows update. Additionally, a separate bug in Windows 10 was preventing certain applications from launching from non-admin accounts, which has been addressed using the Known Issue Rollback feature.

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June 30, 2024

Microsoft finally patches Copilot bug in Windows 10, more than six months after discovery

Microsoft fixed an issue with Copilot on multi-monitor setups by applying a compatibility hold and releasing a patch for Windows 11 devices in January 2024. The patch for Windows 10 devices was released in June 2024, allowing them to receive Copilot without issues.

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June 25, 2024

A Windows 11 bug is incorrectly nagging users to change their timezone

Microsoft has acknowledged a bug in Windows 11 and Windows 10 that is causing a flood of notifications requesting permission to change the timezone.