KB5040442 Archives

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July 26, 2024

Microsoft’s July update may put your Windows PC in BitLocker recovery – here’s how to fix this

A Windows update glitch affecting Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server is causing a BitLocker recovery screen issue, prompting users to enter their recovery key to unlock their drive. Microsoft is working on a resolution and expects to release a fix in the coming weeks.

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July 25, 2024

How to fix the July 2024 Windows update’s reboot loop

- Windows users who have encrypted their PCs with BitLocker may face issues after installing a July OS update. - Microsoft advises affected users to follow the standard BitLocker recovery procedure to resolve the problem. - The problematic update for Windows 10 is known as OS Build 19045.4651 KB5040427, while for Windows 11 it is listed as KB5040442. - A previous Windows update caused similar issues a month ago, and CrowdStrike's faulty security update also caused problems for Windows PCs. - Microsoft is transitioning to a new update release method called the checkpoint cumulative update system to save time and bandwidth, but concerns have been raised about its effectiveness.

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July 25, 2024

Windows: latest security update is causing huge issues for some users – gHacks Tech News

Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue affecting some customers who have installed the July 9, 2024 security updates KB5040442 and KB5040427 for Windows. Affected devices may boot into a BitLocker recovery screen, requiring the user to enter the recovery key. Devices with Device Encryption enabled are more likely to be impacted. Microsoft is investigating the issue and advises users to have their recovery key on hand before installing the updates.

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July 24, 2024

Windows July security updates send PCs into BitLocker recovery

Windows devices may boot into BitLocker recovery mode after installing the July 2024 security updates. Impacted users will need to input their BitLocker recovery key to unlock the drive and proceed with normal booting. Microsoft is actively investigating the issue and plans to provide updates as more details emerge.

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July 24, 2024

KB5040442 / KB5040427: Microsoft confirms Windows PCs boot into BitLocker recovery

Microsoft has released July 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows, including security fixes. A BitLocker-related bug has been identified, causing users to see a recovery screen after installing the update. The bug affects various versions of Windows, and users may need to enter their recovery key to unlock their drive. Microsoft is investigating the issue and has provided a workaround for affected users.

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July 18, 2024

Windows 11 KB5040442 issues: update fails to install, causes other problems

Windows 11 KB5040442 has several issues, including boot loops, getting stuck in repair mode, black borders in File Explorer, changing wallpaper to black, and a "Task Host Window is Stopping Background Tasks" message during restart.

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July 10, 2024

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 bug causing reboot loops, taskbar freezes

Microsoft has resolved restart loops and taskbar problems on Windows 11 systems following the installation of the June KB5039302 preview update. The issue primarily affected systems running Windows 11 23H2 and Windows 11 22H2, with users of Windows Home edition less likely to experience it. The problem has been fixed in updates released on July 9, 2024 (KB5040442) and later.

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July 10, 2024

Microsoft posts requirements for KB5034441/KB5034440 updates that cause “0x80070643” error

Microsoft released July 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, addressing various issues and vulnerabilities. The update for Windows 11 includes a fix for a broken Taskbar. Microsoft also addressed a major issue affecting Windows 10 and 11 users by releasing Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) updates to fix a Secure Boot bypass vulnerability. Users may encounter an error message when attempting to install the WinRE update, and Microsoft has released updates to address this issue. The company emphasized that the WinRE update may not be necessary under certain conditions, such as insufficient free space on the WinRE recovery partition or if the WinRE image is already up to date.

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July 9, 2024

Windows 11 KB5040442 out with features (direct download .msu)

Windows 11 KB5040442 includes improvements such as the return of the "Show desktop" button, the ability to create 7-Zip and TAR files using the context menu, a new account manager feature on the Start menu, and the Copilot app being pinned to the taskbar.