Microsoft nearly released an Office "performance boost" feature in quite an annoying state, but thankfully it realized the problem beforehand.
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Microsoft is currently testing a native option to remove several default apps that come bundled with 25H2.
Microsoft has released new details about the upcoming change that will push Windows updates during OOBE, including info about a new policy.
Microsoft is improving the Windows Update optional and feature update policy configuration settings page.
Microsoft has shared a new group policy setting and explained how it would prevent future Windows upgrade-related major mishaps like the recent KB5044284 one.
If you are not receiving Windows 11 24H2, you can use these official Registry and Group Policy tricks to trigger one and get it immediately.
Microsoft gets that not everyone may be familiar with all the tweaking and customizing Windows apps and utilities that are natively on offer in its OS. As such, it has published a detailed post.
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Microsoft has confirmed that users can't open Photos app anymore after a recent Store update for the app. The issue is a result of a non-Admin Group policy or a CSP policy conflict.
Microsoft has released a new update to Outlook 2016 for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows versions. The new update, under KB5002574, receives Group Policy (GP) and GP Editor-related improvements.
Microsoft released a security fix for a Group Policy-related vulnerability for the oldest Windows 10 version recently. The patch should be will be deployed via the RSAT Server tool.
Microsoft has mentioned Windows 11 "24H2" for the first time, which calls into question some of the leaks, rumors, and reports about 'Windows 12' and its possible 2024 launch date.
A Group Policy for the automatic download of optional updates was introduced in Windows 11 recently. This is now also coming to Windows 10 as Microsoft seemingly understands the latter's importance.
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Microsoft has quietly fixed a problem related to the Settings Group Policy on Windows 11 which seemingly broke after updating to the October Patch Tuesday. The latest one from November fixes it.
Microsoft earlier this week confirmed that the October 2023 Patch Tuesday, which was released last week, was having installation issues. The company has now released additional fix via group policy.
Microsoft has announced a new policy to give businesses and organizations more control over optional non-security monthly updates and gradual feature rollouts (CFRs) for Windows 11.
Microsoft has confirmed interop issues related to Legacy LAPS support. Apparently, using the feature with the latest April Patch update breaks it. Thankfully, there are workarounds.
Microsoft has made the life of system admins and IT admins a bit easier. The company recently announced that it had quietly made welcome changes to the way the AppLocker app control policies worked.
Microsoft has issued a workaround for a problem that may affect people using VPNs in the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build 25284. It involves changing some configurations in the Local Group Policy.
Microsoft has outlined a Group Policy that IT admins can leverage to better plan and dictate when Internet Explorer will be disabled at their organization rather than waiting for the gradual rollout.
Microsoft has shared a quick reference guide for appropriate Group Policy settings in the case of Windows Updates. While the firm recommends the default in general, these are for specific use cases.
Microsoft has released Build 22563 today to Insiders flighting the Windows 11 Dev channel. It brings the recently leaked Tablet-mode Taskbar, some group policy changes for Windows Update, and more.
An exploit called "PrintNightmare" is being investigated by Microsoft. It potentially affects all versions of Windows. U.S. CISA has marked it as "critical" as it can lead to remote code execution.
Microsoft has added a new Group Policy to Windows 10 versions 1809 and newer that allows IT admins to disable all 'safeguard holds' that prevent feature update installs through Windows Update.
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