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June 2, 2025

Microsoft ships emergency patch to fix Windows 11 installation issues

Microsoft has addressed a significant issue affecting certain Windows 11 systems after the installation of the KB5058405 security update from May 2025. Users reported encountering 0xc0000098 recovery errors linked to ACPI.sys, indicating that the operating system could not be loaded. This problem primarily affects Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 in enterprise settings, particularly among Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, and on-premises virtual machines hosted on platforms like Citrix or Hyper-V. Microsoft has released the KB5062170 non-security out-of-band update to resolve the installation and boot problems, which can be manually installed from the Microsoft Update Catalog. For Azure customers facing difficulties after implementing the May 2025 update, Microsoft recommends using Azure Virtual Machine repair commands as a temporary workaround. Users of Windows Home or Pro editions in home environments are unlikely to encounter these issues.

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May 29, 2025

Windows 10 KB5058481 update brings seconds back to calendar flyout

Microsoft has released the optional KB5058481 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, which includes seven changes, notably the restoration of seconds to the time display in the calendar flyout. This update is part of the routine "optional non-security preview updates" and does not address security vulnerabilities. Users can install the update by navigating to Settings and manually checking for updates. Upon installation, Windows 10 22H2 will be updated to build 19045.5917. The update also includes enhancements for user experience and addresses a known issue with NOTO fonts appearing blurry at 96 DPI, particularly affecting CJK text in Chromium-based browsers. A temporary solution is to adjust the display scaling to 125% or 150%.

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May 28, 2025

Microsoft’s New Windows Update — What It Means For Your Apps

Microsoft is introducing a new Windows Update orchestration platform aimed at creating a unified update strategy that integrates apps, drivers, and all updateable components into a single system. This initiative follows challenges with the current update process, including a controversial security update that caused issues for users. The new platform is currently available for developers and app product teams to explore, and it aims to provide a more cohesive and efficient update experience.

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May 28, 2025

Microsoft surprises with emergency patch KB5061977 for Windows 11 24H2

On May 27, Microsoft released an out-of-band update, KB5061977, for Windows 11 version 24H2, elevating the operating system build to 26100.4066. This emergency patch addresses a security vulnerability currently being exploited, likely related to remote code execution or privilege escalation. The update is available through Windows Update, Windows Update for Business, WSUS, and the Microsoft Update Catalog. Organizations are urged to prioritize its installation, especially on publicly accessible or critical systems. The update focuses on security and reliability improvements, with no new features introduced. The issuance of this update outside regular maintenance windows presents challenges for IT administrators, emphasizing the need for proactive patch management strategies.

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May 27, 2025

Windows Server emergency update fixes Hyper-V VM freezes, restart issues

Microsoft has released an emergency update, KB5061906, to address unexpected freezes and restarts affecting Hyper-V virtual machines on Windows Server 2022, particularly Azure confidential VMs. This cumulative out-of-band update resolves a critical issue in the direct send path for guest physical addresses, which could cause these VMs to stop responding or restart. The update is not automatically installed and must be manually downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Standard Hyper-V deployments are largely unaffected, with rare exceptions. Organizations using Windows Server 2022 with Hyper-V should apply this update if they have not yet deployed the May 2025 Windows security update (KB5058385).

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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.