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July 3, 2025

Microsoft Acknowledges Error Entry in Windows Firewall With Advanced Security

Microsoft has acknowledged that the Windows 11 update KB5060829 is causing unexpected error entries in the Windows Firewall With Advanced Security logs, specifically Event ID 2042, which appears with the label “Config Read Failed” upon reboot. These errors do not indicate any malfunction or security threat, and the firewall continues to function normally. Users can filter out these error entries in Event Viewer or use PowerShell to suppress them. The issue affects only Windows 11 version 24H2 and does not impact server platforms. Microsoft is working on a resolution but has not provided a timeline. Users can uninstall the June 2025 update to eliminate the error, though it is not necessary for system security or functionality.

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May 31, 2025

Microsoft Warns Windows Users—Emergency Update Within Days

Microsoft is addressing issues with the May 13, 2025 Windows security update (KB5058405) that is failing to install on some Windows 11, version 22H2 and 23H2 devices. An out-of-band update is planned to be released shortly. A recovery error message indicating that “your PC/Device needs to be repaired” may appear, with the root cause identified as an ACPI.sys driver problem, potentially showing the error code: 0xc0000098. Most reports of this update failure have come from virtual environments, affecting enterprise users more than home users. Earlier in May, a similar emergency update was issued for Windows 10 users experiencing a BitLocker Recovery screen during the installation of a security update.

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May 29, 2025

Microsoft Confirms New Update Failure For Windows Users

Microsoft is investigating issues with Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 related to the May 13, 2025 security update (KB5058405), which has caused installation failures. Users are encountering a recovery error stating, “Your PC/Device needs to be repaired,” linked to the ACPI.sys driver, with the error code 0xc0000098. This issue affects not only personal computers but also virtual environments, including Azure Virtual Machines and Citrix or Hyper-V hosted machines. Earlier, Microsoft addressed similar problems for Windows 10 users experiencing BitLocker Recovery screens during the installation of the same security update. Microsoft has released the KB5061977 out-of-band update for Windows 11 in response to these ongoing challenges.

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May 1, 2025

Windows 11 update failure stops machines from updating to version 24H2 using WSUS

Business and enterprise users are facing challenges upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 due to an issue stemming from an update released on April 8th, which primarily affects machines using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Windows 11 Home users are not impacted by this issue. Microsoft is investigating a fix but has not yet provided a solution, leaving users who installed the April 8th update unable to upgrade. The affected versions of Windows 11 include 23H2 and 22H2.

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November 21, 2024

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27754 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27754 has been released to the Canary Channel. SDKs for the 27xxx series builds are not planned for release. Key updates include: - Modernized Windows Hello with new visuals for clearer communication and an improved user experience for passkeys. - Users can now launch items as an administrator from the Start menu or taskbar by holding Shift and CTRL. - Enhanced taskbar previews and animations based on user feedback. - A simplified system tray is being tested, featuring a shortened date/time format and a notifications bell icon based on Do Not Disturb status. Fixes include: - Resolved issues with the Digital Markets Act policy application and update rollback leading to duplicate Windows entries. - Fixed display issues for RAW images in File Explorer and improved the search box functionality. - Corrected widget text overlap on secondary monitors and resolved mouse unlocking issues in games. Known issues include: - New users may face Windows Hello PIN and biometrics issues, with error 0xd0000225. - Investigating reports of rollbacks during installation and display issues with accent-colored window borders. - Desktop backgrounds may not display correctly on multiple monitors. Insiders are reminded that Canary Channel builds are early platform changes and may evolve based on feedback. A clean installation is required to exit the Canary Channel.

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July 25, 2024

CrowdStrike Reveals New Details About What Caused Windows Outage

- CrowdStrike's Falcon Sensor product update caused mass blue screen of death on Windows computers worldwide. - The issue was caused by a bug in the way CrowdStrike delivers updates, specifically a Rapid Response Content update with an undetected error. - CrowdStrike is implementing a staggered deployment strategy for Rapid Response Content updates and improving monitoring to prevent similar incidents in the future. - Security experts suggest that a staged rollout procedure for updates could have prevented the issue and emphasize the importance of thorough QA procedures for mission-critical software.