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Microsoft releases emergency fix for broken Windows PC reset feature
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August 20, 2025

Microsoft releases emergency fix for broken Windows PC reset feature

Microsoft released emergency patches, known as "out-of-band" updates, to address critical issues with its operating systems. The updates include KB5066189 for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2, KB5066188 for Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2, and KB5066187 for Windows 10 LTSC 2019. These updates fix problems caused by the August 2025 security update, which led to installation failures (error code 0x8007007F) and disrupted reset and restore functionalities on Windows devices. The updates are available through Windows Update, but users must manually select and install the appropriate patch.
Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in November
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August 13, 2025

Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in November

Microsoft announced that support for the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 version 23H2 will end on November 11, 2025. The Enterprise and Education editions will continue to receive support until November 10, 2026. The last supported editions of Windows 11 22H2 will reach their end of servicing on October 14. Users of Windows 11 23H2 are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, which began rolling out in May 2024 and became generally available in October 2024. Microsoft has implemented compatibility holds that may block upgrades on devices with certain incompatible software and drivers. Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in install base, achieving over 53% of all Windows systems, while 59.9% of gamers use Windows 11 as of July 2025.
PSA: Some other versions of Windows are losing support on October 14 too
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July 27, 2025

PSA: Some other versions of Windows are losing support on October 14 too

Windows 10 will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025. Windows 11, version 22H2 (Enterprise, Education, IoT) will also end support on October 14, 2025. The Home and Pro editions of Windows 11, version 22H2 reached their end of support on October 8, 2024. Windows 11, version 23H2 will have support until November 10, 2026, and version 24H2 until October 12, 2027. Windows 11, version 22H2 was released on September 20, 2022.
Windows was never meant to run this way, but someone made it happen
Winsage
July 21, 2025

Windows was never meant to run this way, but someone made it happen

A YouTube creator on the MetraByte channel attempted to install seven layers of Windows operating systems nested within each other: Windows 95 inside Windows 98, followed by Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and finally, Windows 10, all encapsulated within Windows 11. The creator initially used Hyper-V but switched to VMware after encountering limitations, allowing for more extensive layering but resulting in significant performance declines as layers increased. For example, Windows 7 took 30 minutes to boot when nested within Windows 8, which was under Windows 10, all running on Windows 11. The attempt to install Windows 95 ultimately failed as Windows 98 struggled to boot. Performance metrics showed that deeper installation layers led to decreased performance, particularly evident while playing Minecraft Classic, where frame rates dropped by over 50% in Windows 10 and 8 compared to Windows 11.
Final Fantasy 14 Is Ending Support For Windows 10, But The Game Will "Likely" Still Be Playable
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July 18, 2025

Final Fantasy 14 Is Ending Support For Windows 10, But The Game Will “Likely” Still Be Playable

Square Enix has announced that support for Final Fantasy 14 on Windows 10 will end on October 14. Players may still access the game after this date, but issues related to the operating system may not receive assistance. The company acknowledged the difficulties in maintaining support for Windows 10 and indicated that technical support might be available on a case-by-case basis. Final Fantasy 14 was released on PC in 2013 and has received numerous updates over the years. Square Enix has adopted a multiplatform release strategy, following a successful port to Xbox Series X|S. Additionally, Final Fantasy 11 continues to receive updates and maintains a strong player base.
CrapFixer update fixes Windows 11 and turns it into the operating system you deserve - download it now!
Winsage
July 17, 2025

CrapFixer update fixes Windows 11 and turns it into the operating system you deserve – download it now!

CrapFixer is a tool designed to improve the user experience on Windows 10 and 11 by addressing issues such as bloatware, intrusive ads, and unwanted data collection. It was originally launched seven years ago and has been significantly updated for Windows 11, featuring a modern Policy Editor. Users can download CrapFixer, analyze their system for recommendations, and implement changes with a click. The software allows users to revert changes easily and offers manual options for customization, such as hiding Copilot and disabling telemetry. Additionally, NAppClean.exe is available as a standalone tool for a more structured approach to applying tweaks. CrapFixer is currently at version 1.18.200 since its initial release in May.
Windows 11’s new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out
Winsage
July 10, 2025

Windows 11’s new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out

Microsoft is introducing a black version of the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) for Windows operating systems, marking the first major redesign since Windows 8. This new BSOD is currently being rolled out to Windows 11 Release Preview users, with a wider release expected soon. The updated design focuses on clarity, providing essential information such as the stop code and faulty system driver to help users and IT administrators identify issues quickly. This change follows previous experiments with a black BSOD in 2021 and coincides with the introduction of the Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) feature in Windows 11, aimed at improving system resilience.
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