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July 1, 2026

Microsoft fixes GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel

Microsoft has restored GIF functionality in the Emoji Panel for Windows 11 users after the retirement of the Tenor GIF search engine's API, which caused disruptions starting June 30. The company has transitioned to GIPHY as the new GIF provider, implemented in the preview cumulative update KB5095093 released on June 23 for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1. Users are advised to install the latest updates to restore GIF functionality. Microsoft is also working on a solution for users on Windows 11 23H2 and Windows Server 2025. The KB5095093 update includes the Point-in-Time Restore feature and addresses various bugs and known issues.

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June 11, 2026

Microsoft fixes BitLocker recovery bug on Windows Server 2025

Microsoft has resolved an issue affecting certain Windows Server 2025 devices that were booting into BitLocker recovery mode after the April 2026 security update. This issue was linked to specific BitLocker Group Policy configurations and required users to input their BitLocker recovery key upon the first restart after the update. However, this key would only need to be entered once for subsequent restarts, provided the group policy configuration remained unchanged. The problem primarily affected enterprise systems rather than personal devices. The issue arose under specific conditions: BitLocker was enabled on the operating system drive, a particular Group Policy was set, the Secure Boot State PCR7 Binding was "Not Possible," the Windows UEFI CA 2023 certificate was present, and the device was not already using the 2023-signed Windows Boot Manager. Microsoft released fixes in the KB5094125 and KB5093998 updates to address this problem, preventing devices with incompatible group policy configurations from installing the 2023-signed Windows Boot Manager. Event ID 1032 in the System event log indicates the issue when Windows updates are installed. For IT administrators unable to deploy the latest updates, it is recommended to remove the Group Policy configuration before installing updates or to implement a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) on affected devices. Additionally, Microsoft had previously addressed similar BitLocker recovery issues in August 2024 and May 2025.

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March 6, 2026

Windows 10 has been open to a severe recovery bug without this update

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 and encouraged users to switch to Windows 11, using full-screen pop-up ads. The company introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to facilitate this transition. However, issues arose with the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), which faced significant problems around the same time Windows 10 was phased out, affecting Windows 11 users as well. Microsoft acknowledged these issues in February and released an emergency patch to fix them. On March 3, 2026, a recovery update for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2 was rolled out to address the WinRE malfunction. Following the end of support for Windows 10, Windows 11's market share increased to 72.78%. Microsoft plans to improve Windows 11 in 2026 based on user feedback, but Windows 12 is not expected to be released this year.

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November 7, 2025

Surprise! A Windows BitLocker bug has returned to ruin your reboot — here’s how to get around it

Windows 11 and Windows 10 users are experiencing a recurring bug related to BitLocker, which has reappeared after Microsoft's October security updates. Microsoft has acknowledged this issue within its Microsoft 365 Business and Windows 11 Enterprise channels, particularly affecting systems using Modern Standby. A fix is being deployed, and organizations impacted by the bug are advised to use the Known Issue Rollback tool as a temporary workaround. Users encountering the BitLocker recovery screen can retrieve their recovery key from their Microsoft account at aka.ms/myrecoverykey. Additionally, recent updates have introduced various bugs, including disruptions to the "Reset my PC" feature and issues with localhost connections and the Windows Recovery Environment. Microsoft is actively working to address these bugs.

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October 21, 2025

Microsoft’s emergency Windows 11 update fixes a nasty system recovery bug

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 11, identified as KB5070773, on October 20, 2025. This update addresses an issue from the October 14 monthly update that disrupted the functionality of the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), preventing users from using USB mice or keyboards for recovery tasks. The update restores USB functionality in WinRE for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2.

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August 20, 2025

Microsoft cleans up latest Windows Update mess

Microsoft released out-of-band patches for Windows 10 and Windows 11 to address issues caused by the August 2025 Security Update, which disrupted reset and recovery functionalities for many users. The problem was acknowledged on August 18 and affected various supported Windows versions, while Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server were not impacted. The patch is optional for users not experiencing issues. Complications included difficulties with installation via Windows Server Update Services and reported storage issues under heavy load. Users must balance the risks of unpatched vulnerabilities against potential complications from the updates.