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Winsage
July 24, 2025
Microsoft has announced the retirement of the "blue screen of death," a long-standing error screen in Windows, as part of its Windows Resiliency Initiative. This change marks the end of an era that has lasted over three decades. The blue screen will be replaced by a black restart screen that displays a simplified message: “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart,” along with a code for technical details and a progress indicator. The frequency of critical errors has decreased in recent years, partly due to better internet connectivity and software updates.
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.
Winsage
July 23, 2025
Microsoft has released the KB5062660 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, introducing twenty-nine new features and changes, including the Black Screen of Death and the Quick Machine Recovery tool. This optional update is part of Microsoft's non-security preview updates, allowing users to test upcoming features before the next Patch Tuesday. Users can install the update via Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.4770. Key features include: - Recall functionality in the EEA for exporting snapshots. - Improvements in Reading Coach and Immersive Reader. - Draft creation in Word with Copilot. - New agent in Settings for easier navigation. - Quick Machine Recovery for automatic issue resolution. - Boolean option in Start menu configuration. - Enhanced Snap and Windows Search settings. - Gamepad layout improvements in the touch keyboard. - Various fixes for File Explorer, desktop icons, and notifications. The KB5058502 update also addresses issues related to authentication and system stability, with no known issues reported for KB5062660.
Winsage
July 22, 2025
Microsoft has identified an issue with the Cluster service on Windows Server 2019 following the installation of the July security update KB5062557, released on July 8th. This issue causes the Cluster service to repeatedly stop and restart, leading to nodes failing to rejoin the cluster, entering quarantine states, and causing virtual machines to restart multiple times. Administrators using BitLocker on Cluster Shared Volumes may also face additional errors. Microsoft has advised affected organizations to contact their business support teams for assistance while a mitigation strategy is being developed. Additionally, Microsoft is working on a resolution to be included in a future Windows update.
AppWizard
July 22, 2025
Destiny 2 climbed five positions to secure the No. 3 spot on Steam following the launch of its expansion, The Edge of Fate, on July 15th. Counter-Strike 2 is the highest-grossing title on Steam, followed by PUBG: Battlegrounds in second place. Umamusume: Pretty Derby rose 11 spots to No. 4 due to a 60 percent discount. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond climbed 74 positions to No. 9 after releasing new content. Marvel Rivals rose to No. 5, while Steam Deck dropped to No. 6. Peak remained at No. 7, and Apex Legends climbed to No. 8 after a mid-season patch. RimWorld dropped to No. 10. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending July 22nd includes: Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Destiny 2, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Marvel Rivals, Steam Deck, Peak, Apex Legends, Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, and RimWorld.
AppWizard
July 21, 2025
The "Stop Killing Games" initiative, led by YouTuber Ross Scott, has gathered over 1.4 million signatures as part of the European Citizens' Initiative, surpassing its initial goals. The initiative aims to advocate for an end-of-life plan for video games, allowing them to be modified or patched to remain operational without ongoing support from developers. Concerns about potential signature-spoofing campaigns have prompted the movement to collect an additional 400,000 signatures as a buffer. Once the signatures are validated, the European Commission will respond to the demands within six months, although this does not guarantee the proposals will become law. The initiative has gained attention from industry leaders, including Ubisoft's CEO, and has received support from a vice president of the EU parliament.
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 19, 2025
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4741 (KB5062678) has been released to the Beta Channel for users on Windows 11, version 24H2. This update includes new features, enhancements, and fixes. Key features include the "Describe Image" action in Click to Do for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs, which provides detailed descriptions of images to enhance accessibility. Additionally, Narrator now offers rich image descriptions on Copilot+ PCs. Changes include updates to lock screen widgets and a new settings page for viewing third-party applications using generative AI models. Known issues include installation rollback errors and problems with touch navigation in the Start menu.
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.
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