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May 21, 2025

Windows 10’s latest update packs a nasty bug, and while your system might be safe, it’s vital you check now

Windows 10 users are experiencing issues with the May update, which has a bug affecting business laptops with Intel vPro processors. This bug can cause update installation failures and repeated automatic repair attempts. Microsoft has released an emergency fix, KB5061768, which users should apply before installing the May update. The problem stems from the termination of the lsass.exe service, leading to automatic repair failures and potential lockouts for users with Device Encryption or BitLocker. To recover, users may need to disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) and Intel VT for Direct I/O in BIOS settings, which typically requires the BitLocker recovery key. A workaround allows users to disable Intel TXT without changing Intel VT settings. Users can access BIOS by pressing keys like F2, F10, or F12 during startup, navigate to the Intel TXT setting, disable it, and then restart their PC to install the emergency patch. It is recommended to install the emergency fix before downloading the May update. Similar bugs have occurred in previous updates for Windows 10 and 11. Windows 11 users should note that a clean install of version 24H2 automatically applies Device Encryption, which requires careful management of Microsoft account credentials for recovery keys.

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May 20, 2025

Microsoft releases emergency hotfix for Windows 10’s May update issues

Microsoft released an out-of-band update, KB5061768, for Windows 10 users to address urgent security vulnerabilities. This update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog for Windows 10 versions 1903 and later, including Windows 10 LTSB, and supports both x86 and x64 architectures. The download size ranges from 415 MB to 711 MB. The update is crucial for users experiencing BitLocker issues and blue screen crashes after the May Windows 10 patch, particularly on devices with Intel Trusted Execution Technology enabled on 10th-generation Intel vPro processors or newer. Users unable to install the update due to boot issues should disable Intel VT for Direct I/O and Intel Trusted Execution Technology in the BIOS/UEFI settings to allow normal startup and apply the update.

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May 20, 2025

Microsoft Confirms Emergency Update For Windows Users

Microsoft has released an emergency update for Windows 10 due to issues following May’s mandatory security update, which caused BitLocker Recovery screens and Blue Screens of Death for users. The problem primarily affects devices with Intel Trusted Execution Technology on 10th generation or later Intel vPro processors. Users who encounter these issues are advised to disable Intel VT for Direct I/O and Intel TXT in BIOS/UEFI settings, install update KB5061768, and then re-enable the settings. Microsoft has stated that its support team cannot retrieve lost BitLocker recovery keys. This issue mainly impacts enterprise users, as consumer devices generally do not use Intel vPro processors.

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May 19, 2025

Latest patch puts some Windows 10 machines in recovery loops

Many users are experiencing issues with Windows 10 versions 22H2 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, particularly those with Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) on tenth-generation or later Intel processors with vPro support. Users who have BitLocker enabled and installed the KB5058379 patch released on May 13 may need their BitLocker recovery keys due to a bug causing lsass.exe to terminate unexpectedly, leading to an Automatic Repair cycle or a reboot loop. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is working on an Out-of-band update. Meanwhile, workarounds, such as disabling TXT, pose security risks. Microsoft also announced significant layoffs affecting thousands of employees.

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May 18, 2025

Microsoft Confirms New Update Locks Windows 10 — Or Worse. Here’s What To Do

Windows 10 users are facing issues due to the mandatory KB5058379 update, which has caused some PCs to boot into Windows Recovery mode and prompted the need for a BitLocker key. Some users have also experienced a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The update primarily affects devices with Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) using 10th generation or later Intel vPro processors, particularly on Windows 10 versions 22H2 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021. Microsoft is working on a resolution and plans to release an Out-of-band update soon. Affected users are advised to disable Intel TXT in the BIOS to complete the update successfully and avoid further issues. Windows 11 is not impacted by this problem.

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May 16, 2025

Microsoft Update Fails—New Download Breaks Windows

Users are experiencing BitLocker Recovery screens and Blue Screens of Death (BSOD) after installing the Windows 10 update KB5058379. This mandatory update addresses significant security vulnerabilities, but Microsoft claims to be unaware of any new issues. Some users have found that disabling Intel TXT can help complete the installation. Reports include a user experiencing consistent BSODs after the update and another who resolved boot issues by changing BIOS settings. The end of support for Windows 10 is approaching on October 14, but Microsoft 365 applications will still receive security updates afterward. Windows 11 users are not affected by these issues.

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May 15, 2025

Windows Remote Desktop Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code Over Network

Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 72 vulnerabilities in Windows Remote Desktop services, including two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-29966 and CVE-2025-29967, which are heap-based buffer overflow issues. These flaws allow unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code over a network, posing significant risks. The vulnerabilities have been rated as "Critical" and classified under CWE-122. They affect various versions of Windows operating systems utilizing Remote Desktop services. Although there have been no reported active exploitations, experts warn of the potential dangers, urging users to apply patches immediately. The update also addressed five actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in other Windows components. Patches are available through Windows Update, WSUS, and the Microsoft Update Catalog.

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May 14, 2025

Windows 11’s Patch Tuesday for May finally brings Recall into the mix

Microsoft's Recall feature is set to debut after a delay due to security concerns. The update for Windows 11, released on May 13th, includes AI-driven tools to enhance user interactions and productivity. Key features integrated from the April 25th Preview update include: - Recall (preview): Allows users to retrieve information from various applications, websites, and documents using AI for quick searches based on content descriptions, with options to save snapshots of activities and manage them through Windows Hello. - Click to Do (preview): Enables immediate action on items displayed on the screen using a keyboard shortcut for editing or summarizing content. - Improved Windows Search: Enhanced search capabilities allow natural language queries to locate documents and settings. - Phone Link: Facilitates interaction between Windows PCs and mobile devices for calls, messages, and content sharing. - Widgets: Web developers can create interactive widgets with customization options for lock screen widgets. Additional updates include improvements to File Explorer, accessibility enhancements, and new settings management options for app recommendations. The update for Windows 10 focuses on a fix for Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) and Linux Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) to improve detection of Linux systems. Detailed patch notes and download links are available through the Microsoft Update Catalog.

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April 26, 2025

Windows 11 KB5055627 update released with 30 new changes, fixes

Microsoft has released the KB5055627 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which introduces new features and bug fixes. This update is part of optional non-security preview updates and does not include security updates. Users can install it via Settings under Windows Update or download it directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.3915 and includes features such as Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview), improved Windows Search, Narrator enhancements, Phone Link, interactive Widgets, curated views in File Explorer, updated Settings for app recommendations, and Windows Studio Effects. It also addresses bugs related to blue screen errors, DHCP Client connectivity issues, Windows Hello functionality, and provides estimated offline times for updates. Notable issues include potential installation blocks for Citrix components and download issues for Roblox players on Windows Arm devices, with workarounds available.

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April 25, 2025

This Windows 11 update broke a plane in GTA San Andreas…20 years later

After the Windows 11 version 24H2 update on October 1, 2024, players reported that the Skimmer seaplane in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas disappeared from its usual spawn location and could not be spawned using mods, leading to game crashes. Silent, the creator of SilentPatch, investigated the issue and found that the game froze due to a bug in the CPlane::PreRender function, which was caused by a missing configuration in the vehicles.ide file. This bug had remained hidden for two decades and was triggered by changes in the Windows update. Silent confirmed that the issue would be fixed in the next update of SilentPatch.