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Microsoft Suddenly Warns Users—Go Back To Windows 10 Immediately
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February 6, 2025

Microsoft Suddenly Warns Users—Go Back To Windows 10 Immediately

Windows 10 users are facing confusion due to conflicting guidance as the October deadline approaches. They can choose to upgrade their system, buy a new PC, or pay for an additional year of support. Microsoft has removed a Registry tweak that allowed users to bypass hardware restrictions, complicating the situation for those unable to upgrade. Additionally, the Flyby11 software, which blocked installations for many users, has also been eliminated. Microsoft has confirmed that the minimum system requirements for Windows 11 remain unchanged and recommends that users who used workarounds revert to Windows 10. Users with compatible PCs can still upgrade for free until at least October, while those without eligible systems need to consider hardware upgrades or pay a fee to extend support until October 2026.
Microsoft's WDDM 3.2 makes Windows 11 (24H2) video encoding even better with AV1 support
Winsage
September 5, 2024

Microsoft’s WDDM 3.2 makes Windows 11 (24H2) video encoding even better with AV1 support

Microsoft is preparing to release the Windows 11 version 24H2 feature update, currently available for Copilot+ PCs and expected to roll out to more systems soon. The final testing and certification process for eligible systems began in May. This update introduces the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) version 3.2, which includes improved driver timeout detection and recovery (TDR) debugging to reduce display and graphics driver crashes. Additionally, WDDM 3.2 enhances Direct3D 12 video encoding by adding support for the AV1 codec, allowing for GPU-accelerated video encoding on Windows. This update extends the existing video-related framework to enable drivers to report AV1 video encoding support and capabilities, facilitating hardware acceleration for various applications, including IoT, cloud, media APIs, machine learning, and game streaming. Prior to Windows 11 version 21H2, Microsoft did not support hardware-accelerated encoding, but WDDM 3.0 introduced this capability.
Windows 11 KB5041587 update adds sharing to Android devices
Winsage
August 28, 2024

Windows 11 KB5041587 update adds sharing to Android devices

Microsoft has released the optional KB5041587 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, improving sharing capabilities and fixing issues in File Explorer. This update allows users to share content with Android devices by pairing them with Windows PCs using the Link to Windows app and Phone Link application. The update resolves several File Explorer issues, including proper search function operation with Ctrl+F, focus issues with Shift+Tab, a bug causing system freezes when accessing symbolic links, and a hibernate stop error. Users can install the update via Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update enhances sharing capabilities and introduces fixes for various issues, updating Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 to builds 22621.4112 and 22631.4112, respectively. Additionally, Microsoft has announced that the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 22H2 will reach their end of servicing on October 8, 2024, after which they will only receive security updates. Users are advised to upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 for continued access to updates.
Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of support in 60 days
Winsage
August 10, 2024

Microsoft: Windows 11 22H2 reaches end of support in 60 days

Microsoft will end servicing for Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 editions on October 8, 2024, meaning users will no longer receive security updates. Affected editions include Windows 11 22H2 Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations, and SE, released on September 20, 2022, as well as Windows 11 21H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions. The last security update for these versions will be released on October 8, 2024. Microsoft will automatically initiate a feature update for Windows 11 Home and Pro devices not managed by IT departments as they approach their end of servicing. Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 23H2, also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update, which began in September for Release Preview Insiders and will be broadly deployed in late October. Starting in February, Microsoft began force-installing the 2023 Update on eligible systems nearing or past their end-of-service date. Users can check their eligibility for the Windows 11 2023 Update using the PC Health Check app.
Windows 11 KB5040527 update fixes Windows Backup failures
Winsage
July 26, 2024

Windows 11 KB5040527 update fixes Windows Backup failures

Microsoft has released the optional KB5040527 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, addressing issues such as Windows Backup failures, upgrade errors, and Windows Defender Application Control memory leaks. Users can easily install the update through Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
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