Neowin News Feed for: Winre

Microsoft apparently blames researcher for publicly exposing a Windows 11 Recovery flaw

Sayan Sen — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:06:01 +0000

Microsoft appears to blame a security researcher for publicly revealing a legitimate Windows 11 Recovery vulnerability affecting BitLocker protection. Read more...

KB5075039: Microsoft broke key OS feature when it ended Windows 10 support

Sayan Sen — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:24:02 +0000

Microsoft ended Windows 10 support back in October of 2025, and at the time, a key OS feature had broken. Read more...

Microsoft updates Windows 11 Validation ISO with WinRE enhancements and more

Usama Jawad — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:16:01 +0000

Support for offline management of WinRE and more was added by the Redmond behemoth to the new ISO. Read more...

Microsoft releases KB5070762 Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 emergency Recovery update

Sayan Sen — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new important Windows 11 update under KB5070762 to fix the USB keyboard and mouse issues. Read more...

Final Windows 10 recovery updates KB5068164, KB5067017, and more released

Sayan Sen — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:08:02 +0000

Alongside Windows 11 recovery udpates, Microsoft has also released Windows 10 ones under KB5068164, KB5067017, KB5067016, KB5067015, and KB5067018. Read more...

Microsoft warns USB mouse keyboard users as Windows 11 KB5066835 breaks key OS feature

Sayan Sen — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:22:02 +0000

Microsoft has issued a warning to all Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 users about USB mouse and keyboard as the recent KB5066835 update breaks an important OS feature. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5067039, KB5067019 Recovery updates

Sayan Sen — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 11:56:01 +0000

Microsoft released new updates for Windows 11 under KB5067039 and KB5067019 for Recovery this week. Read more...

Microsoft explains how a key Windows feature can lead to theft of your entire encrypted data

Sayan Sen — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:08:02 +0000

Microsoft has released details regarding a security flaw that can lead to the exploitation of an essential Windows feature that can be used to steal your encrypted data. Read more...

Five things Windows 10 never fixed

Usama Jawad — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:16:01 +0000

Windows 10 got a lot of stuff right, but it did falter in some areas. Despite the OS being almost 10 years old, some issues continue to linger. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5062785, KB5062683, KB5062688, KB5062693 setup, recovery updates released

Sayan Sen — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 22:40:01 +0000

Microsoft released new updates for Windows 11 under KB5062785, KB5062683, KB5062688, and KB5062693 for Setup and Recovery. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5053426 / KB5053424 / KB5052424 / KB5053485 setup/recovery updates released

Sayan Sen — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:26:01 +0000

Microsoft released new Windows 11 and Server 2025 updates for setup and recovery for February 2025. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows KB5050411 update to fix KB5048239 that won't stop installing

Sayan Sen — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:30:01 +0000

Microsoft has fixed the KB5048239 bug which wouldn't stop installing as it has been replaced it with the new KB5050411 update. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, 22H2 KB5050119/KB5050200 recovery updates

Sayan Sen — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 09:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has brought some improvements to Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2, recovery with new updates. Read more...

Microsoft posts official uninstall and recovery guide for botched Windows 11/10 update

Sayan Sen — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:16:02 +0000

Microsoft has updated one of its official guide on its website about Windows 11 and 10 recovery when a botched update breaks a PC. Read more...

Microsoft lists a reason why TPM, Secure Boot are required on Windows 11 in 2024-2025

Sayan Sen — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:42:01 +0000

Microsoft added a reason why features like TPM and Secure Boot are important on the latest version of Windows 11. Read more...

Microsoft releases new Windows 11 24H2 Setup and recovery updates (KB5043934, KB5044075)

Sayan Sen — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has brought some undefined improvements to Windows 11 24H2 Recovery and Setup with new KB5043934 and KB5044075 updates respectively. Read more...

KB5043355: Microsoft released a new Windows 11 24H2 Recovery update

Sayan Sen — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:30:37 +0000

Microsoft had quietly released a new Recovery Environment update for Windows 11 version 24H2 under KB5043355. Read more...

KB5041980: Microsoft released a new Windows 11 24H2 Recovery update

Sayan Sen — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:10:01 +0000

Microsoft, as usual, quietly released a new KB5041980 Recovery Environment update for Windows 11 version 24H2. Read more...

Microsoft kills unfixable KB5034440/KB5034441 updates, replaces with KB5042321/KB5042320

Sayan Sen — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:58:01 +0000

Microsoft, at long last, has finally pulled KB5034440 and KB5034441 updates, which have been notorious for installation failures leading to "0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE" error messages. Read more...

KB5041979: Microsoft released new Windows 11 24H2 Recovery update

Sayan Sen — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:40:01 +0000

Microsoft quietly released a new Windows 11 24H2 update regarding Recovery. These recovery updates for the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) are categorized as Safe OS Dynamic updates. Read more...

KB5028997: Microsoft updates KB5034441/KB5034440 "0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE" fix

Sayan Sen — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:14:01 +0000

There was a change in the way Windows 11 receives WinRE updates recently. However, Microsoft has confirmed these WinRE updates could also fail and has explained in detail why that is. Read more...

Microsoft posts requirements for KB5034441/KB5034440 updates that cause "0x80070643" error

Sayan Sen — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has quietly published detailed requirements of whether a user needs to worry about Windows KB5034441 and KB5034440 recovery updates,which end up causing "0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE" Read more...

KB5041137: Microsoft released 1st recovery update for Windows 11 24H2 (2024 update)

Sayan Sen — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:01 +0000

Microsoft took many by surprise when it released Windows 11 24H2 early this past month. Following that, the company has also released a new recovery environment (WinRE) update for it. Read more...

Microsoft admits it can't fix Windows 10 KB5034441 "0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE"

Sayan Sen — Wed, 01 May 2024 22:20:01 +0000

Earlier this year, Microsoft promised it was working on fix for "0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE that was happening when trying to install Windows 10 KB5034441 update. However, that's not to be. Read more...

KB5036567: Microsoft improved Windows 11 KB5035942 (Moment 5) compatibility and recovery

Sayan Sen — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:34:01 +0000

Microsoft released KB5036567 Dynamic Update packages for Windows 11 23H2 as well as for 22H2. These dynamic updates are meant to improve the Windows 11 WinRE for KB5035942 (Moment 5), and more. Read more...

KB5034441/KB5034440 WinRE updates causing 0x80070643 error gets tweaked PowerShell script

Sayan Sen — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:42:01 +0000

Microsoft, in January, alerted about a security flaw that bypasses BitLocker. The company has now made some slight tweaks to a PowerShell script it published that helps patch the vulnerability. Read more...

Microsoft has an update on the notorious KB5034441/KB5034440 causing 0x80070643 error

Sayan Sen — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:36:02 +0000

Microsoft, in January, fixed a BitLocker encryption bypass flaw on Windows 11 and 10 via WinRE, though, the process proved troublesome for users. The company has since published an update on it. Read more...

Microsoft: We are working on KB5034441/KB5034440 "0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE" fix

Sayan Sen — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:12:01 +0000

Microsoft recently said that a crucial WinRE update for a BitLocker bypass flaw would fail to install with "0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE" error. It has confirmed a fix is coming soon. Read more...

Microsoft issues KB5034440, KB5034441 Windows updates for BitLocker Secure Boot flaw

Sayan Sen — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:08:02 +0000

Microsoft has addressed a security vulnerability that can lead to BitLocker Secure Boot bypass on both Windows 10 and 11. Alongside that, the company has also detailed how to resize the WinRE space. Read more...

KB5033288: Following 23H2 and 22H2, Windows 11 21H2 gets improved WinRE as well

Sayan Sen — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:12:02 +0000

Microsoft released a Dynamic Update package (KB5033288) for Windows 11 21H2 this past week, following the ones for versions 22H2 and 23H2. The update improves the Windows 11 WinRE and more. Read more...

KB5031894: Microsoft released first WinRE update for Windows 11 23H2; 22H2 gets it too

Sayan Sen — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:16:02 +0000

Microsoft released KB5031476 and KB5031894 Dynamic Update packages for Windows 11 23H2 as well as for 22H2. These dynamic updates are meant to improve the Windows 11 WinRE and more. Read more...

KB5031476, KB5031475: Microsoft improves Windows 11 22H2, 21H2 WinRE with "critical" updates

Sayan Sen — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:08:01 +0000

Microsoft released KB5031476 and KB5031475 Dynamic Update packages for feature updates in Windows 11. These dynamic updates are meant to improve the Windows 11 setup process and more. Read more...

KB5029863: Microsoft improves Windows 11 setup, WinRE with "critical" dynamic update

Sayan Sen — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has released new KB5029863 Dynamic Update packages for feature updates in Windows 11 version 22H2. These dynamic updates are meant to improve the Windows 11 setup process. Read more...

KB5028311: Microsoft released critical Windows 10 Dynamic SafeOS update for Secure Boot

Sayan Sen — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:34:01 +0000

Microsoft released KB5028311 Dynamic Update packages for feature updates in Windows 10 versions 20H2, 21H2, and 22H2. These dynamic updates are meant to improve the Windows 10 setup process and more. Read more...

KB5027317: Microsoft release critical Dynamic update to improve Windows 11 21H2 Setup, WinRE

Sayan Sen — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 21:09:17 +0000

Microsoft released new KB5027317 Dynamic Update packages for feature updates in Windows 11 version 21H2. These dynamic updates are meant to improve the Windows 11 setup process and more. Read more...

KB5027318: Microsoft release critical Dynamic update to improve Windows 11 22H2 Setup, WinRE

Sayan Sen — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 21:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has released new KB5027318 Dynamic Update packages for feature updates in Windows 11 version 22H2. These dynamic updates are meant to improve the Windows 11 setup process. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Free USB drives, Bing AI in Edge, and pirated Windows

Usama Jawad — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:36:02 +0000

Our latest edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news about Microsoft handing out free USBs to Insiders, the integration of AI in even more Redmond products, and pirated Windows (!). Read more...

Microsoft issues PowerShell scripts to fix WinRE BitLocker bypass on Windows 11, Windows 10

Sayan Sen — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:30:02 +0000

Microsoft has released a couple of PowerShell scripts to address a BitLocker bypass security vulnerability issue. In its bulletin, the company has explained the differences between the two scripts. Read more...

Windows 11 Dev build 25300 has new Snap layouts, fixes WinRE issue, and much more

Sayan Sen — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:16:12 +0000

Microsoft has released the newest Windows 11 Build 25300 to the Dev channel insiders today. As usual, the new build brings in plenty of changes and improvements, as well as bug fixes. Read more...

Microsoft improving Windows 11 22H2 compatibility as it begins pushing it to everyone

Sayan Sen — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has quietly released a compatibility update (KB5022609) for Windows 11 22H2. This comes hot on the heels of the firm's announcement that it will now automatically update 21H2 PCs to 22H2. Read more...