Windows 10 update Archives

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December 15, 2025

Do Not Click—Microsoft Users ‘Accidentally’ Upgrade To Windows 11

Microsoft has stated that it is not forcing a Windows 11 upgrade, but users should be careful as an accidental click could trigger an automatic installation that cannot be paused. Windows 10 PCs not enrolled in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program are unable to use the 'Pause updates for 7 days' feature, leaving them vulnerable to security risks. The ESU program is free and is designed to protect against vulnerabilities. Users have reported that their pause option is grayed out, which is unusual. Additionally, Microsoft has repositioned the 'Enroll in Extended Security Updates' option and replaced it with a prompt to download Windows 11, indicating a potential push for users to upgrade. Approximately 500 million Windows 10 PCs are still eligible for the upgrade, and there are no hardware limitations preventing the transition to Windows 11.

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December 12, 2025

New Windows 10 update is reportedly causing havoc for some, including breaking a popular customization tool

Windows 10's December update, patch KB5071546, has caused various issues for users, including a blank screen on some PCs, performance problems like choppy wallpaper animations and CPU spikes, and lag in the user interface. Gamers have reported frame rate drops in games like Overwatch and issues with the Xbox app. Users with dual-monitor setups have experienced failures in their displays, and some have faced difficulties with the update failing to install. A potential solution for the StartIsBack application issue is to install its latest version, although this may require removing the existing version. The update includes a security fix for PowerShell 5.1, but users must consider the risks of remaining on an older version due to potential vulnerabilities.

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November 22, 2025

Nvidia confirms October Windows updates cause gaming issues

Nvidia has acknowledged that recent security updates have caused gaming performance challenges for users on Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. To address these issues, Nvidia released the GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 581.94. This hotfix driver is a beta version and has not undergone the standard quality assurance procedures, allowing for quicker deployment. Users may experience diminished performance in certain games after installing the Windows 11 October 2025 update, specifically KB5066835. The hotfix drivers are optional and have been expedited to provide timely solutions. Users can access the driver for both Windows 10 x64 and Windows 11 x64 systems via Nvidia's Customer Care support site. Additionally, Microsoft has addressed various bugs in recent Windows updates, including issues with localhost HTTP connections, smart card authentication, and the Windows Recovery Environment.

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November 18, 2025

Microsoft fixes Windows 10 update flaw

Jack Bicer, the director of vulnerability research at Action1, advises IT leaders to ensure the latest servicing stack update (SSU) is installed before reapplying a patch after Microsoft’s patch release on November 17. He recommends troubleshooting steps for system file corruption, including: 1. Temporarily disabling non-Microsoft services and startup applications through a Clean Boot. 2. Manually installing the update by downloading the .msu package for KB5068781 from the Microsoft Update Catalog and using the command wusa.exe .msu /quiet /norestart. 3. Verifying the build number with the winver command, targeting build numbers 19045.6575 (22H2) or 19044.6575 (21H2).

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November 17, 2025

Windows 10 update failure, autonomous AI cyberattack, Feds fumble Cisco patches

Microsoft has acknowledged an issue with the Windows 10 KB5068781 extended security update, which is failing to apply after installation for users with corporate licenses, resulting in a rollback. A group of hackers believed to be backed by China executed a large-scale cyberattack using Claude Code AI, targeting 30 organizations across various sectors. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reported that U.S. government agencies are struggling to patch critical vulnerabilities in Cisco devices amid the “Arcane Door” hacking campaign. Five individuals pleaded guilty to charges related to helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate 136 companies in the U.S. from September 2019 to November 2022. Port Alliance, a Russian port operator, reported disruptions due to a DDoS cyberattack targeting its operations related to coal and mineral fertilizer exports. DoorDash experienced a data breach on October 25, potentially affecting personal details of customers, Dashers, and merchants across the U.S. and Canada, traced back to a social engineering scam. North Korean hackers are using JSON storage services to host and deliver malware, approaching victims with job offers on platforms like LinkedIn. Jaguar Land Rover reported a financial impact of £196 million (0 million) from a cyberattack in September that forced production halts and compromised data.

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November 4, 2025

Windows 10 update incorrectly tells some users they’ve reached end-of-life, despite having extended support — Microsoft confirms message sent to Enterprise, Pro, and Education users in error

Microsoft has ceased mainstream support for Windows 10, prompting users to transition to Windows 11. Certain versions of Windows 10, including Enterprise LTSC and those in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, will continue to receive security updates until at least 2027. However, users have reported receiving premature end-of-support notifications, particularly those using Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and IoT Enterprise, which are supported until 2032. This confusion arose after the deployment of the KB5066791 updates on October 14, 2025, which triggered erroneous messages. Microsoft acknowledged the error, stating that the notifications were a mistake, and has provided a cloud configuration fix that requires users to be online and restart their systems. Microsoft reassured users that both Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 remain supported and will continue to receive updates as per their lifecycles.

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October 26, 2025

Microsoft admits File Explorer Preview pane won’t work in Windows 11 25H2 for internet files by default

Microsoft has disabled the preview feature for files downloaded from the internet in the File Explorer Preview pane for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, as well as in the latest Windows 10 update, due to security concerns. Users can still preview locally created files, but attempting to preview internet-downloaded files will trigger a warning message. The decision to disable previews for these files is intended to prevent potential security vulnerabilities, specifically a risk of NTLM hash leaks. Files marked with a “Mark of the Web (MotW)” tag, which indicates they were downloaded from various sources, will be blocked from previewing. Users can unblock previews for trusted files by right-clicking the file, selecting Properties, and checking the ‘Unblock’ option. A PowerShell script is also available to unblock all files in a specific directory. This update is part of the Windows October 2025 Patch Tuesday.

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October 17, 2025

Microsoft Suddenly Offers Windows 10 Update In Store—Buy Now

Microsoft has introduced a paid option for Windows 10 users to receive security updates without needing to log into a Microsoft Account repeatedly. This option is available through a product page titled "Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU)," which allows local account users to access updates for a one-time payment of .99, excluding taxes. The ESU is a compact solution at 0.1 MB in size and requires a one-time sign-up for a Microsoft account, after which users can log out and continue receiving updates. As of October 14, Microsoft has officially retired Windows 10, affecting approximately 500 million users. Users have several choices, including enrolling in the free ESU with an account, upgrading to Windows 11, purchasing a new PC, or repurposing their existing machines as Chromebooks. A critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-59230, affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10 and 11, prompting the importance of maintaining support for Windows systems.

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October 9, 2025

4 reasons why you might want to roll back to a previous Windows update

Microsoft’s August 2025 update (version KB5063878) caused significant issues for Phison-branded drives, leading to data loss, drive disappearance, and permanent corruption, attributed to a pre-release firmware issue. The 2018 Windows 10 update (version 1809) also resulted in users losing large amounts of files. Smaller problems, such as performance issues with gaming due to a new security feature in Windows 11, are common after updates. Compatibility issues, like the TPM 2.0 requirement, can force users to upgrade hardware. Updates can lead to performance problems, including slow application launches and crashes. Rolling back updates is often a solution, and users are advised to back up important files and create a System Restore snapshot before doing so.

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September 15, 2025

Overview of Windows Security Updates September 2025

In September 2025, Microsoft released 86 security updates, including 9 critical and 72 important patches, along with 5 patches for non-Microsoft issues. For Windows 10 version 22H2, the update (KB5065429) fixes UAC prompts for non-admin users and resolves a WinSock issue. Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 received similar updates (KB5065431) addressing the same UAC prompt issue and WinSock resolution. Windows 11 version 24H2 (KB5065426) resolves an input issue causing application unresponsiveness, a bug with IIS modules, and an NDI audio issue. Installing KB5063878 may cause audio stuttering in OBS Studio. Security advisory ADV 253991 offers guidance on Entra ID application authorization validation. Windows 10 will reach its end of life on October 14, 2025.