servicing stack

Winsage
August 14, 2025
Microsoft has resolved an issue affecting the Cluster service and virtual machine restarts after the installation of July's Windows Server 2019 security updates. The problem, acknowledged in a private advisory, involved the Cluster service malfunctioning after the KB5062557 update, causing nodes to fail to rejoin clusters and virtual machines to experience multiple restarts. The August 2025 KB5063877 cumulative update has fixed this issue, requiring the prior installation of the KB5005112 servicing stack update. Additionally, Microsoft addressed a WSUS problem affecting the deployment of the August 2025 KB5063878 update on Windows 11 24H2 devices and resolved a DHCP service freeze issue caused by June 2025 security updates in the July 2024 cumulative updates.
Winsage
August 3, 2025
Windows is the dominant operating system globally, developed by Microsoft, and serves over a billion users. The latest version is Windows 11, which debuted in October 2021, featuring significant visual and functional enhancements. Microsoft began rolling out the 24H2 update in mid-2024, introducing AI hardware support, enhanced security, and new features like Copilot and Recall. The upcoming 25H2 update is expected in late 2025, utilizing a lightweight enablement package for a swift upgrade process. Development on Windows 12, codenamed Hudson Valley, is ongoing, with a potential release in late 2026 or early 2027, focusing on AI-first computing and modular architecture. Users can check their current Windows version by pressing the Windows key + R and typing winver. Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is free for eligible systems, while Windows 11 Home costs 9 and Windows 11 Pro costs 9. The end-of-support date for Windows 10 is October 14, 2025, making an upgrade advisable for continued security and access to new features.
Winsage
July 16, 2025
Microsoft has announced that Secure Boot certificates for Windows devices will begin to expire in June 2026, which may affect device functionality and security. An out-of-band update (KB5064489) was released on July 13, 2025, to address immediate security concerns and prepare systems for the certificate transition. This update includes essential quality improvements and fixes issues related to the startup of certain Azure Virtual Machines when Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) is enabled. The update is cumulative and incorporates previous security fixes. Users are advised to install the update promptly and review guidance for updating their certificates before the expiration deadline.
Winsage
July 2, 2025
Microsoft has decided not to release a standalone "Windows 12" and will instead focus on the upcoming Windows 11 version 25H2, with a wider rollout expected in the latter half of 2025. The latest Insider Preview build for this version is now available to testers. The 25H2 update will build on the existing 24H2 release, allowing users to transition seamlessly with a small enablement package that mimics a routine update installation. Features from the 24H2 Beta Channel will be included in the 25H2 preview, with enhancements already integrated but disabled until ready. The official support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025, and the timing of the 25H2 launch may encourage users to upgrade. Enterprises will receive a 36-month support cycle, while consumer editions will have 24 months of servicing. Windows Insiders can explore the preview now and provide feedback, with a simple restart required for activation upon official release.
Winsage
June 29, 2025
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 will evolve into version 25H2 later this year, with the first Insider Preview build now available for testing. Version 25H2 maintains the same platform release and servicing stack as version 24H2, allowing for a straightforward upgrade process similar to a quick restart. New features for version 25H2 are expected to be rolled out later and may also be made available to users of versions 24H2 and 23H2. The release of version 25H2 will reset the support timeline to 35 months for enterprise editions and 24 months for consumer and pro editions.
Winsage
June 3, 2025
Microsoft has made adjustments to Windows 11 and Windows 10 to comply with the Digital Markets Act for users in the European Economic Area, including stopping prompts to set Edge as the default browser and automatically pinning users' preferred browsers to the Taskbar. The optional update KB5058499 (OS Build 26100.4202) for Windows 11, released on May 28, 2025, improves gaming stability and includes upgrades to AI tools. OpenAI's Sora AI model is now available globally in the Bing Video Creator within the Bing mobile app. Notepad has added support for Markdown syntax. Microsoft has committed that all USB-C ports on Windows 11 will support data, charging, and display functionalities, with USB4 ports being compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB4 peripherals. The release date for Windows 11 version 25H2 is anticipated between September and October 2025.
Winsage
April 27, 2025
Microsoft's recent security update for Windows has raised concerns among users due to the introduction of a new vulnerability. The update, intended to address the CVE-2025-21204 vulnerability, inadvertently created a folder named inetpub, which Microsoft claims is essential for user protection. Security researcher Kevin Beaumont has warned that this update has introduced a denial of service vulnerability that allows non-admin users to halt future Windows security updates. Microsoft has classified the issue as moderate in severity and suggested that deleting the inetpub symlink and retrying the update may resolve the problem. The report has been forwarded to the Windows security team for potential further action.
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