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Wait, what? Windows 11 Pro is just £14.24 for life.
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November 17, 2024

Wait, what? Windows 11 Pro is just £14.24 for life.

Windows 11 Pro is currently available for £14.24, reduced from £251.10, with the offer valid through 21 November at the Mashable Shop. It supports a wide variety of hardware and legacy software, features a refined user interface with integrated Cortana, allows activation on three devices, and includes robust security features such as data encryption and remote desktop access.
Mislabeled patch sends Windows Server 2022 admins on unwanted upgrade to 2025
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November 11, 2024

Mislabeled patch sends Windows Server 2022 admins on unwanted upgrade to 2025

A routine security update inadvertently triggered a full operating system upgrade from Windows Server 2022 to Windows Server 2025 for some system administrators. This issue arose when an update labeled as a security fix, KB5044284, was mistakenly identified as the complete Windows Server 2025 upgrade. The error was traced back to the Windows Update API, which misclassified the upgrade. Approximately 7% of Heimdal's customers experienced this unexpected upgrade before the issue could be blocked. Rolling back to Windows Server 2022 is difficult, as in-place upgrades are not officially supported by Microsoft, leaving affected administrators to rely on backups or purchase new licensing for Windows Server 2025.
Windows Server 2025 takes admins by surprise
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November 7, 2024

Windows Server 2025 takes admins by surprise

Unexpected instances of Windows Server 2025 have emerged following a routine security update, affecting approximately 7 percent of Heimdal's customers. A customer reported that every Windows Server 2022 system in their office either upgraded to Windows Server 2025 or was about to do so. The issue was traced to the Windows Update API, where Microsoft mistakenly labeled the Windows Server 2025 upgrade as KB5044284, which is typically associated with Windows 11. Heimdal has blocked KB5044284 across all server group policies to prevent further upgrades. Users affected by the upgrade face challenges in reverting to the previous configuration, including evaluating backup strategies and potential licensing costs.
The simple upgrade every PC gamer needs
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August 30, 2024

The simple upgrade every PC gamer needs

Microsoft's Windows 11 Pro is available for .97, reduced from its regular price of 9, until September 1. The operating system is designed to enhance load times and gaming performance with features like DirectX 12 Ultimate and auto HDR. Most games compatible with Windows 10 are expected to work on Windows 11.
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