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August 18, 2025

Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 Update May Cause SSD Failures

Microsoft released a Defender security update during the August 2025 Patch Tuesday, targeting the Lumma stealer and other malware, which included the Windows 11 24H2 cumulative package (KB5063878). Early installations faced an error code, 0x80240069. Testing revealed that some solid-state drives (SSDs) became inaccessible and displayed unreadable SMART telemetry after sustained sequential writes of about 50 GB. A Japanese tester, NichePCGamer, documented failures in 21 different drives during tests involving large file transfers, particularly when controller utilization exceeded 60%. Failures were noted in several Phison-based NVMe models and other drives, with symptoms often reappearing after a reboot. Users are advised to back up data and avoid lengthy transfers on systems updated to KB5063878 while investigations continue.

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August 15, 2025

Microsoft Confirms Emergency Windows Update For PC Users

Microsoft has acknowledged issues with the August security update for Windows 11, which may fail to install for some users, particularly affecting enterprise users. The error code associated with this issue is 0x80240069, and Microsoft has released an emergency update that will be automatically delivered through Windows Update. Administrators can also manually download the 'KB5063878 250814_00551 Known Issue Rollback' policy. Microsoft is testing another patch to address the installation failure and is committed to providing a resolution in a future update.

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August 15, 2025

Microsoft patches more than 100 Windows security flaws – update your PC now

Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday update addresses 107 vulnerabilities in Windows, including 13 critical ones. It affects all current versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. The update fixes security issues in components like File Explorer, Remote Desktop, and Hyper-V, as well as bugs in Microsoft Office, Edge, and Teams. Nine critical vulnerabilities involve remote code execution. One vulnerability, CVE-2025-53779, is a zero-day flaw in the Windows Kerberos authentication system that could grant domain administrator privileges if exploited. The update also introduces new features, including a revamped error screen called the Black Screen of Death and Quick Machine Recovery for troubleshooting boot failures. Users can check for the update in the Windows Update section of Settings.

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August 14, 2025

Microsoft patch Tuesday update fails to install

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue with its August Patch Tuesday update affecting installations via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), specifically that the "August 12, 2025 Windows security update for Windows 11, version 24H2, might fail to install with error code 0x80240069 when installed via WSUS." This error complicates update management for organizations using WSUS. Microsoft is working on a resolution for this issue, which will be included in a future Windows update. Administrators can manually install the patch or use a provided group policy as a workaround. There is currently no timeline for when the installation issue will be resolved.

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August 14, 2025

Microsoft confirms CertificateServicesClient error in Windows 11 24H2, but you can ignore it

Users of Windows 11 24H2 may encounter an error message related to the CertificateServicesClient following the installation of the July 2025 non-security preview update and subsequent updates, including the August 2025 security patch. Microsoft has acknowledged that users might see an entry in the Event Viewer logs with Error ID 57, stating: “The ‘Microsoft Pluton Cryptographic Provider’ provider was not loaded because initialization failed.” This error does not affect active applications and is considered a false positive. Microsoft recognized this bug on August 11, but it could not be addressed before the mandatory Patch Tuesday update on August 12, leading to a broader impact on devices. Additionally, users have reported a separate issue causing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in VR gaming after repeated update reinstalls. Another issue involved the SgrmBroker service, which failed to start and generated unnecessary logs, but does not disrupt other system functions. The August 2025 Update has also introduced installation errors.

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August 12, 2025

Windows 11 KB5063878 & KB5063875 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released two cumulative updates for Windows 11: KB5063878 for version 24H2 and KB5063875 for version 23H2, addressing security vulnerabilities and various issues. Users can install the updates via Start > Settings > Windows Update or download them from the Microsoft Update Catalog. For Windows 11 Enterprise or Windows Server with Hotpatch, update KB5064010 is available, sharing the same fixes with a build number of 26100.4851. After installation, the build number for Windows 11 24H2 will be 26100.4946, and for 23H2, it will be 226x1.5768. Support for Windows 11 23H2 will end on November 11, 2025. The updates include new features and fixes in the Settings app, Windows Resiliency Initiative, Start menu, Snap functionality, Windows Search, input enhancements, File Explorer, desktop icons, and notifications. Microsoft has reported no known issues with this update.

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July 28, 2025

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 stability issues, affecting games, tests performance fixes

Microsoft has acknowledged stability issues with Windows 11 24H2, particularly after mandatory cumulative updates, leading to problems such as the Blue Screen of Death, installation errors (0x800f0922, 0x80070002, 0x80070306, 0x800f0991), unexpected reboots during gaming, taskbar freezes, misleading Windows Firewall Event 2042 warnings, and cursor lag during gaming sessions. Following updates in May 2025, users reported performance declines, including FPS drops in games like Fortnite and CS:GO, attributed to recent cumulative updates rather than GeForce drivers. Microsoft identified the root cause of these issues in update KB5062660, released on July 22, which addresses specific stability problems and introduces new features. A fix for these stability issues is expected in the August 2025 Patch Tuesday update on August 12, 2025, but KB5062660 is optional and requires manual download.

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July 22, 2025

Microsoft Documents How Windows Backup Will Help You Migrate to a New PC

Microsoft is introducing a new feature called “Transfer information to a new PC” within the Windows Backup utility for Windows 10 and 11. This feature allows users to automatically transfer files, settings, and preferences from an old PC to a new one. It is currently available for users who sign in with a Microsoft account and requires both PCs to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Users will launch Windows Backup on the old PC, select the transfer option, choose the destination PC, enter a one-time code, and select the data to be transferred. The transfer supports all files, including documents, photos, videos, and personalization settings. However, it does not include system and OS files, files stored in OneDrive, installed applications, saved passwords, or data on BitLocker-encrypted drives, which must be decrypted beforehand.

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July 15, 2025

Windows KB5064489 emergency update fixes Azure VM launch issues

Microsoft released an emergency update to address a bug affecting Azure virtual machines (VMs) that prevented them from launching when the Trusted Launch setting was disabled while Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) was enabled. This issue emerged during the July Patch Tuesday security updates and impacted Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2, specifically affecting VMs using version 8.0 with VBS provided by the host. The root cause was identified as a secure kernel initialization issue, which has been fixed with the KB5064489 out-of-band update. Administrators are advised to check if their VMs are created as "Standard" and if VBS is enabled. If affected, they should install the out-of-band update instead of the July 8th KB5062553 Patch Tuesday update and consider using the Trusted Launch security feature. Microsoft has also updated Windows Server 2025 VM images to include the latest cumulative update addressing this bug.

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July 15, 2025

You might want to skip this Windows 10 update: Emoji feature hit by new bug

Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday update for Windows 10, identified as KB5062554, aimed to fix security vulnerabilities but caused the emoji search panel to malfunction. Users reported that while the emoji picker is accessible via the Win + dot shortcut, keyword searches for emojis result in error messages. Discussions about the issue have emerged on online forums, with many users finding that uninstalling the update temporarily resolves the problem, which reoccurs upon reinstallation. Microsoft has not acknowledged the issue publicly, raising concerns about the quality of future updates as Windows 10 approaches its end of life in October 2025. A temporary workaround for affected users is to restore their system to a point before the update and avoid reinstalling the patch until a fix is released.