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November 13, 2024

Microsoft says unexpected Windows Server 2025 automatic upgrades were due to faulty third-party tools

Numerous businesses experienced an unexpected upgrade to Windows Server 2025 from Windows Server 2019 and 2022, which occurred automatically overnight. Microsoft attributed the issue to third-party patch management tools that may not have been properly configured, urging users to verify their settings. However, some industry insiders, including Heimdal Security, claimed the problem originated from a bug on Microsoft's side, affecting about 7% of their clients due to a procedural error. The upgrade was linked to cumulative update KB5044284, which was meant to be optional. Windows Server 2025 introduces advanced features for security, performance, and hybrid cloud capabilities. The situation is complicated by the absence of clear rollback procedures for affected organizations.

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November 11, 2024

Microsoft shares policy after upgrade debacle around Windows Server 2025

Microsoft clarified its update policies after an unintended push of Windows Server 2025 to systems running Windows Server 2019 and 2022. The upgrade was intended to be optional, but some third-party products may have triggered automatic updates. This issue is linked to a common update known as KB5044284, which was misclassified by certain patch management systems, leading to unexpected upgrades. A system administrator from Heimdal Security raised concerns about the misclassification, while Heimdal attributed the issue to Microsoft. However, some users argued that the fault lay with Heimdal. Microsoft did not assign a KB number to Windows Server 2025, identified by build 26100.1742. The incident has raised concerns among system administrators about the risks of unscheduled upgrades, which can disrupt services and create licensing issues. Windows Server 2025 has encountered several significant problems, including installation text errors, startup issues in iSCSI environments, and compatibility problems with high-thread CPUs.