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December 23, 2025

Microsoft bets on AI to rewrite Windows after code it wrote broke the OS

Microsoft plans to eliminate all C and C++ code from its products by 2030, as announced by Galen Hunt on November 25, 2025. This decision follows significant malfunctions in Windows 11 that began in July 2025, affecting core components like the Start Menu and Taskbar. The company aims to achieve "1 engineer, 1 month, 1 million lines of code" through AI-assisted rewrites. A patch to address these issues is promised for December 2025. The initiative is part of Microsoft's Future of Scalable Software Engineering group, with a focus on leveraging AI to manage and modify code at scale. A Principal Software Engineer position has been opened, emphasizing expertise in Rust. Microsoft is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, with plans to allocate billions for datacenter construction in 2025.

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November 13, 2025

Pavan Davuluri Faces Backlash Over Windows AI Vision: Users Say “No One Wants This”

Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft's Windows chief, announced a vision for an AI-enhanced Windows operating system during the Ignite 2025 conference, aiming to present Windows as an "agentic OS." However, the announcement received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, who expressed frustration with Microsoft's focus on AI integration, feeling it alienated them and detracted from the operating system's performance and usability. Many users criticized the operating system for becoming bloated and intrusive, with concerns about stability and reliability. Additionally, Microsoft has reportedly reduced budgets for divisions like Xbox and Surface to allocate more resources to AI development, leading to further dissatisfaction among long-time users who believe the company should prioritize fixing existing issues before pursuing AI advancements.

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November 7, 2025

Microsoft testing faster Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11

Microsoft is refining its Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) feature and updating Smart App Control (SAC) to enhance user experience by allowing toggling without a complete Windows reinstall. QMR enables IT administrators to address Windows boot failures remotely, eliminating the need for physical intervention. When Windows 11 encounters a startup failure, it automatically enters the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), activating the QMR Tool to send crash data to Microsoft and allow administrators to fix boot issues. The latest update changes the recovery process to execute a single scan for boot problems instead of multiple scans. If no immediate fix is found, QMR directs users to suitable recovery options. QMR was introduced in November 2024 as part of the Windows Resiliency Initiative following a significant outage in July 2024. Testing for QMR began in late March, and it is being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. The Smart App Control feature can now be toggled on or off via Windows Security settings. These enhancements are available to Windows Insiders with the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7070 (KB5070300). Additionally, a preview update was introduced to suggest running a memory scan after a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).

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October 30, 2025

Windows 11 KB5044384 Update Bugs Task Manager, Causes PC Slowdowns

Users are reporting performance issues with Windows 11 linked to the preview update KB5044384, which has caused the Task Manager to display misleading data regarding CPU, memory, and disk usage. This bug affects IT administrators in enterprise environments, leading to potential operational inefficiencies. In addition to Task Manager discrepancies, users have experienced visual glitches and application crashes. Microsoft is aware of the issue and is working on a patch. Users can mitigate the slowdown by restarting the Task Manager process or rolling back the update. The situation highlights the challenges of balancing rapid feature deployment with system stability in Windows 11's development.

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October 28, 2025

Windows 11 Will Start Memory Scans After BSOD to Prevent Future Issues

The latest update for Windows 11 introduces a memory diagnostic feature aimed at improving system reliability and addressing blue screen of death (BSOD) issues. Users will receive a notification suggesting a memory scan after a bug check, which can be scheduled to run during the next reboot. The scan takes about five minutes and notifies users of any memory issues found post-reboot. This feature is currently available to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels through specific Insider Preview Builds but does not function on Arm64 PCs, machines with Administrator Protection, or BitLocker setups without Secure Boot. The feature simplifies the troubleshooting process and helps prevent severe complications like program crashes or system freezes.

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October 28, 2025

Windows 11 is getting a new trick to make your PC more reliable – and Microsoft has fixed a security flaw in File Explorer

A new preview build of Windows 11 in the Dev channel introduces Proactive Memory Diagnostics, which prompts users to conduct quick memory scans after restarts to prevent system crashes, now supporting both AMD and Intel CPUs. Additionally, a security vulnerability in File Explorer has been addressed by disabling the preview pane for files downloaded from the internet in Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, a change that has received mixed reactions from users.

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October 27, 2025

Windows Insider Previews Improve Search and Bring Memory Checks

Microsoft is rolling out new test versions of its Windows desktop operating system through the Insider channels, featuring improvements in the search function and a quick memory check after system crashes. The updated search box in the taskbar now includes a “Copy & Search” functionality for searching copied text. A new quick memory scan function will prompt users to diagnose potential issues after unexpected restarts, with the "Windows Memory Diagnostic" running during the next reboot. This feature allows all bug checks as triggers for developers to investigate memory errors related to system crashes, but it is not supported on ARM64 architectures, systems with Administrator Protection enabled, or those using BitLocker without Secure Boot. The Settings interface has been redesigned for better usability, and users can now scroll through search results in an expanded list. Additionally, a command-line editor has been reintroduced as a standard feature, and the Start menu has been revised.

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October 27, 2025

Windows will soon prompt for memory scans after BSOD crashes

Microsoft is introducing a feature for Windows 11 that prompts users to conduct a memory scan after a blue screen of death (BSOD) to improve system reliability. When a device encounters a bugcheck, users will receive notifications upon logging in, suggesting a quick memory scan. This feature is not available for ARM64 devices or systems protected by Administrator Protection or BitLocker without Secure Boot. If users choose to run the scan, it will be scheduled for the next reboot, typically taking five minutes or less. Notifications will inform users if any memory issues are detected and resolved. The feature is currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels with specific Insider Preview Builds. Additionally, Microsoft is testing new connectivity capabilities for its AI-powered Copilot digital assistant, allowing it to connect with Outlook, Gmail, and third-party services like Google Calendar and Google Drive.

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October 25, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6982 (Dev Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.6982 (KB5067109) has been released to the Dev Channel, introducing new features, improvements, and fixes. Key features include: - Copy & Search: Users can search for text copied to the clipboard by clicking a paste gleam that appears in the search box. - Voice Typing: A new setting allows users to set a delay before a voice command is executed, with options ranging from 0.1 to 3.0 seconds. - Proactive Memory Diagnostics: A notification prompts users to run a memory scan after an unexpected restart, with the scan scheduled for the next reboot. Improvements include revamped Device Cards in Settings for better clarity, an enhanced About section, and a scrollbar for search results in Settings. The Start menu flyout now aligns in size with the Windows Search flyout. Fixes address various issues across general functionality, the taskbar, input methods, File Explorer, widgets, administrator protection, and Task Manager. Known issues include problems with keyboard functionality for some users, the Start menu not opening on click, and display issues in dark mode. Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel receive updates based on Windows 11, version 25H2, with features rolled out gradually. Users are encouraged to keep the toggle ON in Settings > Windows Update to receive features promptly.

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October 25, 2025

Microsoft Issues New Dev and Beta Builds with Copy & Search and Other New Features

Microsoft has released updates for the Windows Insider Program, providing new builds for the Dev and Beta channels. Dev channel users can upgrade to Windows 11 version 25H2, build 26220.6982, while Beta channel users will move to version 24H2, build 26120.6982. Key features of the update include: - Copy & Search: Users can search for text copied to the Clipboard directly from the Taskbar, with a Paste icon appearing next to the Search box. - Voice Typing Improvements: Users can customize the “Wait time before acting” option in Voice Typing for better accuracy. - Proactive Memory Diagnostics: Users will be notified if their PC experiences a blue screen and restarts, with a suggestion for a memory scan during the next reboot. Additional changes include enhancements to Device Cards in Settings, improved information in Settings > About, a scrollable Settings search flyout, and alignment of the search box in the new Start menu with the one in Search, along with various fixes and improvements.