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September 15, 2025

Microsoft updates Xbox controller functionality for Windows 11 users – The Times of India

Microsoft has introduced a new feature for Xbox controllers on Windows 11 that allows users to access the Task View switcher by long pressing the Xbox button. This feature is currently being tested with Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. The traditional function of shutting down the controller remains unchanged, accessible by a longer press of the Xbox button. The update is part of Microsoft's vision for handheld gaming PCs, with similar functionality expected in upcoming Xbox Ally devices. The single-press function of the Xbox button still opens the Game Bar interface. Testing began in September 2025, with a rollout to all Windows 11 users expected in the coming months.

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September 10, 2025

Microsoft fixes app install issues caused by August Windows updates

Microsoft addressed a significant issue from the August 2025 security updates that led to unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and installation challenges for non-administrative users across all versions of Windows. This issue arose from a security patch for the CVE-2025-50173 vulnerability, which posed a risk of privilege escalation for authenticated attackers. The updates affected various client and server platforms, including multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as Windows Server 2025, 2022, and earlier versions. To mitigate these issues, the September 2025 Windows security update aims to reduce UAC prompts during MSI repairs, and IT administrators can disable UAC prompts for specific applications by adding them to an allowlist. UAC prompts will still be required for applications executing custom actions, but administrators can turn off these prompts for designated apps by adding new registry keys under HKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsInstaller. Additionally, Microsoft resolved another issue related to lag and stuttering problems with NDI streaming software on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.

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September 10, 2025

Microsoft fixes streaming issues triggered by Windows updates

Microsoft has resolved lag and stuttering issues with NDI streaming software on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems that occurred after the August 2025 security updates. Users reported severe performance problems, particularly with RUDP connections, linked to updates KB5063878 and KB5063709. Microsoft released updates KB5065426 and KB5065429 to fix these issues and recommended users install them. A temporary workaround involves changing the NDI Receive Mode to TCP or UDP. The September 2025 updates also addressed additional issues related to User Account Control prompts and app installation difficulties for non-admin users, as well as problems with security updates failing via WSUS and disruptions to Windows reset and recovery operations.

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September 5, 2025

Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues

Microsoft has acknowledged that the August 2025 security updates are causing unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and installation challenges for non-administrative users across all supported Windows versions. This issue arises from a security patch addressing the CVE-2025-50173 vulnerability, which could allow authenticated attackers to escalate their privileges. New UAC prompts require administrative credentials in various scenarios, affecting standard users deploying packages via Configuration Manager and launching certain Autodesk applications. The affected platforms include Windows 11 (versions 24H2, 23H2, 22H2), Windows 10 (various versions), and several Windows Server versions. Microsoft stated that if a standard user runs an app triggering an MSI repair operation without a user interface, it will result in an error message, such as Error 1730 when installing Office Professional Plus 2010. Microsoft is working on a solution to allow specific applications to conduct MSI repairs without triggering UAC prompts and recommends running applications with administrative privileges as a temporary workaround. Additionally, Microsoft is addressing lag and stuttering issues with NDI streaming software on Windows 10 and 11, and clarified that there is no connection between the August 2025 update and reported SSD and HDD issues.

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August 23, 2025

Microsoft: August Windows updates cause severe streaming issues

Microsoft has acknowledged significant performance issues related to the August 2025 security updates, particularly affecting NDI streaming software on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. Users have reported severe lag and stuttering when using streaming applications like OBS. The issues include "severe stuttering, lag, and choppy audio/video" during streaming or transferring audio/video feeds after installing the updates KB5063878 for Windows 11 24H2 and KB5063709 for Windows 10 21H2/22H2. The NDI team confirmed that these updates cause unexpected drops in NDI traffic, specifically affecting RUDP connections. A temporary workaround involves changing the NDI Receive Mode to TCP or UDP. Additionally, Microsoft recognized other issues from the updates, including failures in security updates via WSUS and problems with Windows reset and recovery operations. Feedback has also been solicited regarding failure and data corruption issues affecting SSDs and HDDs on Windows 11 24H2 systems after the updates.

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July 31, 2025

Microsoft’s new “move to Windows 11” campaign implies buying OneDrive paid plan

Microsoft has released a video reminding Windows 10 users about the upcoming end-of-life date and the ease of migrating to Windows 11 without losing personal data. The animation highlights the system backup feature, which allows users to preserve and migrate their system settings, applications, preferences, and personal files to a new PC by enrolling their device in the backup. A Microsoft account is necessary for storing these settings and preferences, while OneDrive is emphasized for safeguarding personal files. The free OneDrive plan offers only 5 GB of storage, which may not be sufficient for users with large data needs. Microsoft suggests upgrading to a OneDrive plan, but some users are hesitant to rely on it due to the additional cost. An alternative method for backing up personal data involves using an external disk. Microsoft also notes the limitations of the free OneDrive plan in the video. Additionally, there is a suggestion to reintroduce the Nearby sharing feature for easier file transfers between Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems in the upcoming 24H2 update.

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July 22, 2025

Microsoft adds telemetry to monitor Windows 11 sluggishness in latest beta, dev builds — logs reportedly only sent when users submit feedback

Microsoft has rolled out new telemetry features in the latest preview builds of Windows 11 to monitor system performance and address user concerns about responsiveness. This advanced telemetry will automatically detect performance issues and log them in the %systemRoot%TempDiagOutputDirWhesvc folder, facilitating user feedback through the Feedback Hub. The upcoming Windows 11 25H2 will include this feature, alongside a revamped resource management system aimed at improving responsiveness compared to Windows 10. However, users have reported ongoing performance challenges, including gaming issues and general sluggishness. Additionally, Microsoft claimed that Windows 11 is more than twice as fast as Windows 10, based on comparisons using different hardware configurations, which has drawn scrutiny.

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July 15, 2025

Microsoft is testing a smarter way to save your laptop’s battery on Windows 11

Microsoft is introducing an update for Windows 11 called Adaptive Energy Saver, which optimizes energy consumption based on device activities to enhance battery longevity for portable devices like laptops and tablets. Unlike the existing energy saver mode that activates at low battery levels, the Adaptive Energy Saver assesses system workload to determine when to conserve power without changing screen brightness. This feature is not available for desktop PCs but is being rolled out to users in the Windows Insider program, with a broader release expected later this year.

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July 2, 2025

Microsoft fixes ‘Print to PDF’ feature broken by Windows update

Microsoft has resolved an issue with the 'Print to PDF' feature on Windows 11 24H2 systems that arose after the April 2025 preview update, where the Microsoft Print to PDF printer was not visible in the Settings menu. Enabling the Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Feature led to error code 0x800f0922, preventing the installation of the printer driver. The fix was included in the KB5060829 preview cumulative update released on Friday and will be available to all users with the July Patch Tuesday updates. Users can also manually enable the feature through the Windows Features dialog or PowerShell, although using PowerShell may still result in the 0x800f0922 error. This fix follows previous updates addressing other printing issues and potential delays in June 2025 Windows security updates.

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July 2, 2025

Microsoft quietly installed ‘secret’ update on some Windows 10 and 11 PCs

Microsoft has rolled out a "force-installed" update, designated as KB5001716, for Windows 10 and 11 PCs. This update serves as a supplementary patch for Windows Update, enabling the download and installation of feature updates for devices nearing the end of support. It may also display notifications about issues preventing Windows Update from keeping the device up-to-date. The primary aim of KB5001716 is to address the end of support for Windows 10, facilitating feature updates for systems running versions that are expired or nearing expiration. Users receiving this update are informed that their current version of Windows is approaching its end of life, including Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2, and Windows 11 version 21H2.