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June 2, 2025

Which USB Port Is This? Microsoft Vows To End The Lottery

The USB-C connector has become complex, with varying standards causing confusion among users. Microsoft found that over 25% of users encounter errors when connecting USB-C devices due to unsupported functionalities. To address this, Microsoft plans to establish a minimum standard for USB-C port capabilities on personal computers, which will be part of the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program. Future USB-C ports will support device charging, DisplayPort Alt-mode, and compatibility with USB 40Gbps, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 peripherals. However, not all USB-C ports will operate at the same speeds, and existing devices will not receive these enhancements, meaning it may take years for users to benefit from the new standards.

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May 31, 2025

Microsoft Warns Windows Users—Emergency Update Within Days

Microsoft is addressing issues with the May 13, 2025 Windows security update (KB5058405) that is failing to install on some Windows 11, version 22H2 and 23H2 devices. An out-of-band update is planned to be released shortly. A recovery error message indicating that “your PC/Device needs to be repaired” may appear, with the root cause identified as an ACPI.sys driver problem, potentially showing the error code: 0xc0000098. Most reports of this update failure have come from virtual environments, affecting enterprise users more than home users. Earlier in May, a similar emergency update was issued for Windows 10 users experiencing a BitLocker Recovery screen during the installation of a security update.

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May 30, 2025

Microsoft May Patch Tuesday fails on some Windows 11 VMs

Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 has faced significant issues, particularly affecting users on versions 22H2 and 23H2. The installation of the May 13 update is failing on some machines, especially in virtual environments, leading to recovery mode entries and boot errors. Users are advised to avoid the update temporarily. The error message indicates a problem with the ACPI.sys file, which is crucial for managing hardware resources. Windows 11 Home and Pro users are likely unaffected, as virtual machines are typically used in enterprise settings. Microsoft has not provided the number of impacted users or a workaround beyond uninstalling the patches, but engineers are working on a resolution. This incident follows previous patching challenges faced by Microsoft this year, including an emergency update for Windows 10 and issues with Remote Desktop sessions in earlier updates.

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May 29, 2025

Microsoft investigates nasty Windows 11 bug that leaves PCs unable to boot – here’s what you need to know

Both Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 are experiencing a significant issue that could make a PC inoperable after the May cumulative update. Microsoft is investigating a recovery error, specifically the message ‘0xc0000098 in ACPI.sys’, which primarily affects virtual machines. While Windows 11 Home users are considered less likely to be impacted, there is still a possibility of encountering the issue. Reports of similar errors have been noted, although not definitively linked to the May update. Users are advised to consider postponing the upgrade until Microsoft resolves the issues. Windows 11 users can pause updates for over a month and must apply deferred patches within 35 days.

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May 29, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27868 has been released to the Canary Channel. There are no plans to release SDKs for the 27xxx series builds. The voice access feature has been enhanced with a new in-product experience to highlight new features. A fix has been implemented for pen input issues on certain PCs, and problems with launching applications like Spotify from the Microsoft Store have been addressed. A rendering issue in the Group Policy Editor for some display languages has been corrected, and a SYSTEMTHREADEXCEPTIONNOTHANDLED bugcheck issue has been fixed. Known issues include potential loss of Windows Hello PIN and biometrics for Copilot+ PCs transitioning to the Canary Channel, an Administrative Templates error in the Group Policy Editor, taskbar display issues after upgrading, and audio problems with high sampling rate devices. Applications reliant on virtualization will require the "Windows Hypervisor Platform" component when Virtualization Based Security is enabled. Search and filtering options in Task Manager are currently non-operational. Insiders in the Canary Channel should note that builds reflect early development changes and may not align with any specific Windows release. Features may not reach the general public, and a clean installation is required to exit the Canary Channel. The desktop watermark is standard for pre-release builds.

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May 29, 2025

Microsoft: Windows 11 might fail to start after installing KB5058405

Microsoft has acknowledged that some Windows 11 systems may experience startup failures after installing the KB5058405 cumulative update, resulting in a 0xc0000098 recovery error related to ACPI.sys. This issue affects Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, particularly in enterprise settings like Azure Virtual Machines and on-premises virtual machines. Home users are less likely to encounter these problems. Microsoft is investigating the issue and will provide updates.

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May 16, 2025

Microsoft solves dual-boot problems with Windows and Linux

Microsoft addressed issues with dual-boot installations involving Linux that were caused by updates released in August, which disrupted many configurations and Linux boot media. The updates aimed to enhance security by blocking outdated boot managers but resulted in error messages indicating a security policy violation. To resolve these issues, Microsoft created the Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) update to prevent installation on dual-boot systems, but the detection mechanism was often ineffective. The SBAT update was paused in September, and Microsoft announced that the problem was resolved with security updates released in May. Affected Windows versions include Windows Server editions from 2012 to 2022, Windows 11 (versions 23H2, 22H2, and 21H2), and Windows 10 (versions 22H2, 21H2, and Enterprise 2015 LTSB). Microsoft also provided guidance for users to prevent the SBAT update and steps to restore dual-boot systems.

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May 16, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 has been released to the Canary Channel. A new system tray icon for the emoji and more panel has been introduced, allowing users to access emojis, GIFs, and Kaomojis, with customization options available. Several fixes have been implemented, including resolving black screen issues during upgrades, enhancing accessibility in File Explorer, updating desktop icon logic, fixing voice typing initiation issues, resolving explorer.exe crashes related to snap layouts, addressing taskbar icon resizing problems in tablet mode, fixing night light functionality, and resolving MIDI device recognition issues. Known issues include potential problems with Windows Hello PIN and biometrics on new Copilot+ PCs and unresponsive pen input on certain devices. Insiders are reminded that builds in the Canary Channel are early development versions and may change. A clean installation is required to exit the Canary Channel, and a desktop watermark will be present in pre-release builds.

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May 14, 2025

Microsoft fixes Linux boot issues on dual-boot Windows systems

Microsoft addressed a boot issue affecting dual-boot systems running Linux alongside Windows after the August 2024 Windows security updates, which caused Linux systems to fail to boot due to a Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) update. This issue impacted various Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012 and later. The problem arose from a detection mechanism that failed to recognize some customized dual-boot setups, leading to error messages such as "Something has gone seriously wrong: SBAT self-check failed: Security Policy Violation." Microsoft confirmed that the boot issues would be resolved with the May 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates and provided a temporary workaround in late August, advising users to delete the SBAT update. On September 19, Microsoft stopped the automatic application of the problematic SBAT update and recommended a command to prevent future SBAT updates. The issue was specific to the August 2024 security and preview updates, and subsequent updates starting with September 2024 did not contain the problematic settings.

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May 12, 2025

Microsoft is testing a new ‘Advanced Settings’ page in Windows

Microsoft is testing a revamped "Advanced Settings" page for its Windows Server operating system, which will replace the previous "For Developers" page. This new page aims to improve user accessibility by including features beneficial to a wider audience, such as the "End Task" option. It introduces a "long path" setting that removes the 260-character limitation on file paths, helping users avoid the "Path too long" error. The changes are currently exclusive to Windows Server but may extend to Windows 11 within the calendar year.