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Winsage

March 28, 2025

Microsoft fixes «printer uprising» in Windows 11 and remote desktop

Microsoft has acknowledged a significant issue affecting the Remote Desktop Platform (RDP) in Windows 11 24H2, which began surfacing in February 2025. An emergency server update is being implemented to resolve these complications, with users expected to see improvements within 24 to 48 hours. The RDP issues arose after the optional January Update, leading to frozen login screens and blank interfaces for some users. Microsoft recognized the problem on February 25, initially claiming it was addressed in the February update (KB5052093), but subsequent updates worsened the crashes. A Known Issue Rollback (KIR) is being deployed in stages, and users are encouraged to reboot their devices. Additionally, update KB5053657 has been released to fix a printer issue affecting USB printers that emerged after the January 11 update. A similar fix for Windows 11 24H2 is anticipated on March 27, 2025, with both resolutions included in April's "Patch Tuesday" updates.

Winsage

March 28, 2025

Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop issues caused by Windows updates

Microsoft has addressed an issue affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) connections for users connecting from Windows 11 24H2 to RDS hosts on earlier versions of Windows Server 2016, which arose after installing Windows updates since January 2025. Users reported disconnections after 65 seconds when establishing UDP connections. Affected users were advised to install the KB5053656 preview update to resolve the issue, which will be generally available with next month's cumulative updates. Additionally, Microsoft is working on fixing another issue causing Remote Desktop freezes on Windows Server 2025 and is investigating connection errors related to data restoration on Windows 11 24H2 systems. A bug causing USB printers to print random text has also been resolved.

Winsage

March 27, 2025

Remote desktop problems? Guess what? It’s probably because of another flaky update for Windows

Microsoft is using its Known Issue Rollback (KIR) strategy to address unexpected disconnections in Remote Desktop sessions linked to the January 2025 Windows preview update and exacerbated by the March 2025 Windows security update. Users may experience RDP sessions disconnecting after 65 seconds when establishing UDP-based connections from Windows 11, version 24H2 devices to RDS deployments on Windows Server 2016 or earlier. While KIR will assist Home and Pro users, system administrators may need to adjust Group Policy to effectively mitigate the issue.

Winsage

March 27, 2025

Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB printers spitting out nonsense

Microsoft released the KB5053657 update on Tuesday to address an issue in Windows 11 where certain USB printers were printing random text. This update is applicable only to Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 versions, while users of Windows 11 24H2 do not have an equivalent update yet. The USB printer issue originated from a problematic update released in January 2025, which affected multiple patches. Microsoft clarified that the update fixes issues with USB connected dual-mode printers that might output incorrect text. Additionally, complications from the January update for Windows 11 24H2 have caused Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) disconnections. Microsoft is implementing a Known Issue Rollback to revert the problematic changes, with a permanent solution expected in a future update for Windows 11 24H2.

Winsage

March 27, 2025

Windows Server 2025 updates cause problems

Microsoft has acknowledged a known issue affecting Remote Desktop sessions on Windows Server 2025 systems after the installation of the February 2025 security update (KB5051987), where mouse and keyboard inputs become unresponsive, requiring users to disconnect and reconnect to regain control. A fix is forthcoming in a future Windows update. Additionally, Microsoft has implemented a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) to resolve Remote Desktop and RDS connection challenges related to Windows 11 24H2 updates, which may cause RDP disconnections lasting up to 65 seconds on affected devices. A comprehensive solution for these issues is expected in next month’s cumulative updates.

Winsage

March 27, 2025

Recent Windows Server 2025 updates cause Remote Desktop freezes

Microsoft has acknowledged a significant issue affecting Remote Desktop functionality on Windows Server 2025 systems, which arose after the installation of security updates released since February 2025. Users may experience freezes in Remote Desktop sessions shortly after connecting, with unresponsive mouse and keyboard inputs requiring a disconnect and reconnect to regain functionality. This issue also affects Windows 11 24H2 systems, but Microsoft addressed it for Windows 11 users with an optional update (KB5052093) released on February 25. A fix for Windows Server 2025 devices is planned for an upcoming update. Additionally, Microsoft has implemented Known Issue Rollback (KIR) to reverse problematic non-security updates related to Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) connection issues from Windows 11 24H2 updates since January 2025. Users may experience Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) disconnections lasting up to 65 seconds when connecting from Windows 11 24H2 devices to RDS hosts on Windows Server 2016 systems. A permanent fix for RDP disconnection issues is planned for next month's cumulative updates. Microsoft is also investigating connection errors on Windows 11 24H2 systems related to restoring data from SMB network shares or Backup & Replication servers.

Winsage

March 26, 2025

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates cause Remote Desktop issues

Microsoft has informed users about issues with Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) connections after recent Windows updates since January 2025. Users may experience unexpected disconnections during Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions following the January preview update (KB5050094) and the March 2025 security update (KB5053598). Specifically, users connecting from Windows 11 24H2 PCs to RDS hosts on Windows Server 2016 or earlier may be disconnected after about 65 seconds. Microsoft has introduced a solution through its Known Issue Rollback (KIR) feature, requiring administrators to install and configure the Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 KB5053598 250314_20401 KIR group policy. A restart of affected devices is necessary to apply the new settings. A permanent fix will be included in a future Windows update.

Winsage

March 24, 2025

New Browser-Based RDP for Secure Remote Windows Server Access

Cloudflare has launched a clientless, browser-based Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) solution that enhances its Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) capabilities for secure access to Windows servers. This solution eliminates the need for traditional RDP clients and utilizes IronRDP, a high-performance RDP client developed in Rust, which operates within the browser. The implementation secures RDP sessions using TLS-based WebSocket connections and integrates with Cloudflare Access for authentication through JSON Web Tokens (JWT). The system supports modern security standards, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and device posture checks. Cloudflare plans to add session monitoring, data loss prevention features, and pursue FedRAMP High certification for compliance with government standards.

Winsage

March 21, 2025

Windows 10 KB5053606 issues, install fails, printer spooler buggy and more

Windows 10 KB5053606 update, released on March 11, has caused installation issues for users, including failure to install and bypassing user-set upgrade blocks. Reports indicate that the update attempts to install automatically, leading to frustration among users. Common error messages, such as 0x80070020, have been reported, with some systems stuck on the logo screen. The update has also resulted in disappearing taskbar icons, reverted desktop personalization settings, and sluggish system performance. Additionally, printer spooler problems have been noted by system administrators after the update, causing slow loading and program crashes. There are speculations that Microsoft may be destabilizing Windows 10 to encourage users to switch to Windows 11, which has its own issues.

Tech Optimizer

March 21, 2025

Cybercriminals Exploit CheckPoint Driver Flaws in Malicious Campaign

A report by Nima Bagheri reveals that CheckPoint’s ZoneAlarm antivirus software is being exploited by threat actors using a method called Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD). This attack targets vulnerabilities in the vsdatant.sys driver, which operates with high-level kernel privileges, allowing attackers to bypass Windows security measures. Specifically, version 14.1.32.0 of vsdatant.sys, released in 2016, contains vulnerabilities that enable attackers to circumvent the Windows Memory Integrity feature, gaining access to sensitive information and establishing persistent connections to compromised systems. Bagheri advises users to update to the latest version of vsdatant.sys, which is not vulnerable. CheckPoint confirmed that the outdated driver is no longer in use and that users running the latest versions of ZoneAlarm or Harmony Endpoint are not affected.