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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.

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June 30, 2025

Microsoft warns of Windows update delays due to wrong timestamp

Microsoft has acknowledged a delay in the delivery of the June 2025 Windows security updates due to an incorrect metadata timestamp affecting Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems under quality update deferral policies. The update was released on June 10, 2025, but the timestamp shows June 20, 2025, which may cause devices with deferral settings to receive the update later than expected. Microsoft has provided temporary workarounds for administrators, including creating an expedited deployment policy to bypass deferral settings. The delay only affects the timing of update availability for organizations using these policies and does not impact the quality or applicability of the update. Microsoft will not change the metadata timestamp and has confirmed that the provided workaround is the definitive resolution.

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June 29, 2025

Don’t be fooled: Microsoft’s claim that Windows 11 PCs are 2.3x faster than Windows 10 ones is based on hardware, not software

Microsoft is encouraging users to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, highlighting that Windows 11 PCs can be up to 2.3 times faster than Windows 10 PCs. This claim is based on testing with Geekbench 6 Multi-Core benchmarks, comparing older Windows 10 PCs with older Intel Core processors to newer Windows 11 systems with the latest Intel Core generations. The performance boost is primarily attributed to advancements in hardware rather than the operating system itself. Microsoft notes that performance will vary significantly by device and other factors.

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June 24, 2025

Microsoft fixes known issue that breaks Windows 11 updates

Microsoft is releasing a configuration update, KB5062324, to fix Windows Update failures on certain Windows 11 systems running version 24H2 that have not installed the May Windows non-security preview update or later. This update addresses an issue causing the Windows update scan to stop responding, with a permanent solution available in the May update (KB5058499) and later versions. Users can install KB5062324 by enabling 'Get the latest updates as soon as they're available' in Settings > Windows Update, followed by a system restart and checking for updates. The update is being rolled out gradually, so users may need to try multiple times to receive it. Recently, Microsoft also addressed a bug related to feature updates and acknowledged issues with unintended upgrades to Windows Server 2025 on certain devices. The company aims to unify the updating process for all software on PCs through a new orchestration platform.

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June 15, 2025

Windows 10 KB5060534, KB5060532, KB5060530, KB5060529 recovery updates released

Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates for June 2025, targeting Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. The updates for Windows 10 include KB5060533, KB5060531, KB5061010, and KB5060998, while Windows 11 has updates KB5060842 and KB5060999. This release did not include dynamic updates for Windows 11. The dynamic updates focus on enhancing the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and include improvements to Setup binaries. They are designed to be integrated into Windows images before deployment and help preserve Language Pack (LP) and Features on Demand (FODs) content during upgrades. The specific dynamic updates released are: - KB5060534: Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 10 (version 1507) - KB5060532: Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 10 (versions 21H2 and 22H2) - KB5060530: Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 10 (version 1809) and Windows Server 2019 - KB5060529: Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 10 (version 1607) and Windows Server 2016 These updates will be automatically downloaded and installed through the Windows Update channel, and they are also available on Microsoft's Update Catalog website.

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June 12, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 emergency update fixes Easy Anti-Cheat BSOD issue

Microsoft released an emergency update, KB5063060, to address a compatibility issue causing unexpected restarts and blue screen of death (BSOD) errors on Windows 11 systems using Easy Anti-Cheat. This update follows the earlier cumulative update, KB5060842, which led to reports of system reboots linked to IRQLNOTLESSOREQUAL BSODs. The issues were confirmed to affect devices running Easy Anti-Cheat, which is used in popular games like Fortnite and Apex Legends. The update will install automatically for devices with Easy Anti-Cheat, and manual installation options are available for x64 and arm64 systems. Additionally, Microsoft implemented a compatibility hold for Windows 24H2 upgrades on Intel Alder Lake+ and vPro systems due to related blue screen issues. On the same day, Microsoft also released security updates addressing 66 vulnerabilities in Windows 11, including critical flaws in Windows SMB and WebDAV.

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June 6, 2025

Microsoft Issues Critical Windows Update—Do Not Delete This

Users may face a significant vulnerability related to a Windows update from April 2025, particularly concerning the "inetpub" folder, which is essential for the security of Windows 11 systems. Microsoft clarified that this folder, linked to Internet Information Services (IIS) and necessary for hosting capabilities, should not be deleted. If users have removed the folder, they must restore it to address the security patch for CVE-2025-21204, as its absence can lead to risks such as privilege escalation and unauthorized access. Microsoft has provided a PowerShell script to restore the folder without enabling IIS, and users are advised to follow specific commands to execute the fix. However, many users may not take action, leaving their systems vulnerable.

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June 2, 2025

Microsoft ships emergency patch to fix Windows 11 installation issues

Microsoft has addressed a significant issue affecting certain Windows 11 systems after the installation of the KB5058405 security update from May 2025. Users reported encountering 0xc0000098 recovery errors linked to ACPI.sys, indicating that the operating system could not be loaded. This problem primarily affects Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 in enterprise settings, particularly among Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, and on-premises virtual machines hosted on platforms like Citrix or Hyper-V. Microsoft has released the KB5062170 non-security out-of-band update to resolve the installation and boot problems, which can be manually installed from the Microsoft Update Catalog. For Azure customers facing difficulties after implementing the May 2025 update, Microsoft recommends using Azure Virtual Machine repair commands as a temporary workaround. Users of Windows Home or Pro editions in home environments are unlikely to encounter these issues.

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May 29, 2025

Microsoft: Windows 11 might fail to start after installing KB5058405

Microsoft has acknowledged that some Windows 11 systems may experience startup failures after installing the KB5058405 cumulative update, resulting in a 0xc0000098 recovery error related to ACPI.sys. This issue affects Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, particularly in enterprise settings like Azure Virtual Machines and on-premises virtual machines. Home users are less likely to encounter these problems. Microsoft is investigating the issue and will provide updates.