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February 27, 2025

Microsoft battles more bugs in Windows 11 24H2 with new round of patches

Microsoft released an optional update, KB5052093, for Windows 11 24H2 to address persistent bugs. Users may need to manually download and install this update as it is being rolled out gradually. The update includes fixes for File Explorer, improving performance with media files, context menu response for cloud files, and the reliability of the address bar. It resolves issues with color displays in the Start menu, hard drive misidentification in Task Manager, Guest account sign-ins, custom mouse pointer colors after UAC prompts, and audio bugs related to volume spikes and USB devices. Connectivity issues with Remote Desktop and display rendering problems have been fixed, along with improvements to drag-and-drop functionality and an error message in the Settings screen. New features include file sharing from the Taskbar jump list, simultaneous camera access for multiple applications, enhancements to Windows Narrator for easier navigation, and a more user-friendly Windows Spotlight. A referral card for PC Game Pass may also appear for eligible users. The update can be checked via Settings under Windows Update, and the official version will be released on March 11.

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February 26, 2025

Optional Windows 11 24H2 update brings fixes and more advertising

The optional KB5052093 update for Windows 11 24H2 introduces new camera options that allow users to use their cameras across multiple applications simultaneously, accessible through Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Cameras. A new "basic camera" mode has also been added for troubleshooting. Enhancements to the taskbar enable file sharing from a drop-down menu when right-clicking on an app, and File Explorer improvements include the ability to snooze or disable "Start backup" reminders, better performance with media files, consistent thumbnails for cloud files, and a fix for misdirected URLs. Microsoft has begun integrating advertisements for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass into the Windows 11 interface, appearing for users logged in with a Microsoft account linked to Game Pass. Additionally, the update resolves issues such as volume maxing out from standby mode and misidentification of HDDs as SSDs in Task Manager. The update is optional and must be manually installed.

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February 26, 2025

Windows 11 KB5052093 update released with 33 changes and fixes

Microsoft has released the February 2025 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, identified as KB5052093. This update includes 33 enhancements and fixes, addressing issues with SSH connections, File Explorer, and an audio glitch that causes volume spikes upon waking from sleep. It also resolves a problem with USB audio devices becoming inoperative after short idle periods. Users can install the update via Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The update elevates Windows 11 24H2 systems to build 26100.3323 and introduces a referral card for PC Game Pass subscriptions. Known issues include installation problems with the January 2025 Windows security update due to Citrix components and download issues for Roblox on Arm devices. Windows 11 24H2 is now widely available, and Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 11 2024 Update to eligible Windows 10 22H2 PCs.

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February 26, 2025

Windows 10 KB5052077 is out with fixes for OpenSSH, Narrator, IME, and more

Microsoft has released a non-security update for Windows 10 version 22H2, designated as KB5052077 with a build number of 19045.5555, which includes enhancements for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2. The update introduces support for Daylight Saving Time changes in Paraguay and includes several fixes for the Narrator and Chinese Input Method Editor (IME). It resolves issues with the Narrator's announcement of Chinese IME candidate windows and improves the IME's responsiveness and color contrast. Additionally, it addresses an issue causing the Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) to become unresponsive and fixes a problem with the Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH) service. Two known issues remain, one related to Citrix components affecting updates and another concerning the System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker. The update is available through Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog, and it is optional as it does not include mandatory security updates.

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February 25, 2025

Windows 10 KB5052077 update fixes broken SSH connections

Microsoft has released the optional KB5052077 preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2, which includes nine bug fixes and enhancements, notably addressing an SSH connection issue acknowledged in November. This issue affects a limited number of devices on Windows enterprise, IoT, and education editions, with ongoing investigations into potential impacts on Windows Home or Pro editions. The update elevates Windows 10 22H2 systems to Build 19045.5555 and includes fixes for the Desktop Window Manager, Chinese IME responsiveness, and color contrast issues. Two known issues are associated with KB5052077: one involving Citrix components that may obstruct the installation of the January 2025 Windows security update, and another related to a System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker services issue generating 'Event 7023' errors. Over 60% of Windows systems globally still run on Windows 10, despite its approaching end of support, while certain Long-Term Servicing Channel and Long-Term Servicing Branch releases will continue to receive updates beyond October 2025.

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February 20, 2025

Can’t quit Windows 10? You can pay Microsoft for updates after October, or try these alternatives

An ESU subscription allows customers to receive updates automatically through Windows Update, with updates also available for individual download via the Microsoft Update Catalog. Customers can set reminders to check for updates after their release, typically on the second Tuesday of each month. For a more streamlined approach, the third-party service 0patch offers critical security patches for Windows 10 for at least five years after the end-of-support date, costing between and per PC annually. 0patch provides "micropatches" for vulnerabilities discovered after October 14, 2025, which are small and applied to running processes without altering Microsoft's original files. Unauthorized alternatives, like PowerShell activation scripts from the Massgrave hacking collective, allow users to bypass Microsoft's licensing agreements for a free three-year ESU subscription, but using these scripts is illegal and poses significant risks to businesses.

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February 19, 2025

Deprecation approaches for WSUS driver synchronization

Microsoft has announced the deprecation of driver synchronization through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), effective April 18, 2025. After this date, drivers will still be available through the Microsoft Update Catalog for on-premises environments, but importing them directly into WSUS will no longer be possible. A 2024 survey indicated that 34 percent of respondents were using WSUS for driver synchronization, with 8 percent expressing concerns about the deprecation. Alternatives to WSUS include Device Driver Packages, Microsoft Intune, and Windows Autopatch. WSUS has been included in the deprecation list since September 2024, and while it remains operational, Microsoft has stopped active development on it.

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February 14, 2025

Windows Server 2022 KB5051979 released, direct download .msu

The February 2025 security patch for Windows Server 2022, KB5051979, resolves issues with Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) devices and USB peripherals that previously displayed error code 10. It upgrades the system to Build 20348.3207, fixing a memory leak related to predictive input ideas and issues with the Device Health Attestation service. The update also addresses crashes related to symbolic links and acknowledges lingering harmless errors from the January 2025 update, specifically concerning the System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker Service. Users of OpenSSH and Citrix may face conflicts due to the January update. Some fixes are also applied to Windows 10 with KB5051974. Additionally, Microsoft has resolved a boot error in Windows Server 2025 and released cumulative updates KB5051989 and KB5051987 for Windows 11.