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Windows 11 quietly gets a new security feature to protect system files in KB5074105

Taras Buria — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:34:01 +0000

There is a new security feature in Windows 11 to protect system files, which was quietly rolled out in the latest update. Read more...

Microsoft patches Windows bugs impacting NDI streaming performance and app installs

Usama Jawad — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:00:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates have fixed two major bugs that were impacting customers since last month. Read more...

KB5063878: Microsoft confirms bug breaks Windows 11, 10, Server app installs for many users

Sayan Sen — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed another major bug that is caused by the KB5063878 Windows 11 24H2 update. However, this issue isn't limited to just this version of Windows. Read more...

Microsoft details how to install Windows 11 on unsupported PC not meeting requirements

Sayan Sen — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has detailed how users on unsupported systems can install Windows 11 in its official guide. Read more...

Microsoft's Quick Assist got new UI, dark mode, removes UAC prompt, and more

Sayan Sen — Thu, 04 May 2023 17:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has released multiple updates of its Quick Assist remote assistance application. These updates have brought in dark mode, a new chat UI, fixed the UAC prompt bug, and more. Read more...

BlackLotus bypasses Secure Boot, Microsoft Defender, VBS, BitLocker on updated Windows 11

Sayan Sen — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:34:01 +0000

BlackLotus, which is a bootkit, has been doing the rounds on the internet since last year. This bootkit is capable of bypassing Secure Boot, disabling BitLocker, Microsoft Defender, and more. Read more...

Raspberry Robin: Microsoft warns about high-risk worm infecting lots of Windows networks

Usama Jawad — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 06:02:02 +0000

Microsoft is privately informing some enterprise customers about a high-risk worm called "Raspberry Robin" spreading across hundreds of Windows networks through infected USB devices. Read more...