In a new blog post, Microsoft says that last week's Windows issues caused by the fault CrowdStrike update shows "Windows must prioritize change and innovation" with "end-to-end resilience."
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Last week, a botched Crowdstrike update led to a global outage where many Windows PCs running the software were BSODing. Now that the mayhem is clearing up, Crowdstrike has explained what went wrong.
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Following the major Crowdstrike fiasco, Microsoft has now confirmed a new problem Windows users are up against. After installation of the latest Patch Tuesday, they are stuck on BitLocker recovery.
Microsoft has released the July 2024 non-security update for Windows 10. KB5040525 is now available for download with fixes for Universal Print, Windows Backup, Group Policy, and more
A YouTuber has demonstrated a way so that you can transform Windows 10 to 7 if you miss the latter, using Registry, GP, and AME. As always please do not try this at home on your actual PC.
There is a new third-party unofficial Windows application on the block which claims to optimize your CPU and system thus reducing the temperature of the PC and preventing overheating.
CrowdStrike and Microsoft have provided recovery tools, but the process is time-consuming. CrowdStrike is now working on a faster remediation technique that will be released to its customers.
After its buggy update that led to a global Windows meltdown and BSOD mayhem, CrowdStrike has been proactively trying to help. Now the firm has published new detailed guidance on it.
Shortly after releasing a tool for fixing Windows PCs knocked down by the CrowdStrike outage, Microsoft pushed a newer version with two new recovery options and an ADK detection fix.
The CrowdStrike Windows outage that hit the world this week stems back to an EU-Microsoft deal from 2009 that meant Microsoft had to give antivirus vendors the same Windows API access it had.
Microsoft released a new tool to help IT admins fix over 8 millions of Windows PCs hit by the recent CrowdStrike outage. With the help of a USB drive, it can automate and speed up the recovery.
Microsoft has published detailed step-by-step guides that should help users and IT admins get their computers back to work after the CrowdStrike Falcon agent took down thousands of PCs worldwide.
Earlier today, Crowdstrike pushed a buggy Falcon Sensor update leading to BSODs across the world's computers running Windows. Microsoft has pointed to its guidance on how to restore affected systems.
Windows systems across the world are not having a good time right now. A botched security update from CrowdStrike is taking down Windows PCs, causing blue screens of death, crashes, and more.
Microsoft has released a new version of the Dev Home app, a tool that aims to make life easier for developers with Windows machines. Version 0.16 brings new features, bug fixes, and more.
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Oracle's VirtualBox has received the latest update today in the form of a maintenance release. The update brings multiple bug fixes and improvements including for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
With O&O ShutUp10 you have full control over which functions under Windows 10/11 you wish to use, and you decide when the passing on of your data goes too far.
Microsoft has released a small update for PowerToys. Version 0.82.1 is now available with a bunch of fixes that resolve crashes on Windows 10, some bugs on Windows 10, and other improvements.
Windows 10 Release Preview and Beta build 19045.4713 (KB5040525) is out in the Insider program with multiple bug fixes, like those related to Group Policy, Universal Print, and more.
Microsoft has announced the deployment phase for the BlackLotus patch, along wi its details. If you are not aware, BlackLotus is a UEFI Secure Boot vulnerability that affects Windows 11, 10, and more.
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"
Microsoft has released July 2024 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates for Windows 10 version 21H2 and version 22H2 under KB5040427. There are also new updates for older Windows 10 versions too.
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After quietly deleting its guide about switching from a Microsoft Account to a Local Account a couple of weeks back, the company quietly restored it this week alongside one for Local Account recovery.
Microsoft has backtracked and restored the official guide which it removed from its website for some reason. The guide details how users can switch from a Microsoft account to a local account.
Microsoft has published official guides on how to reset Microsoft account (MSA) and local account passwords on its website. The guide is thoroughly detailed while easy to understand at the same time.
There is a new module in the works for PowerToys. The so-called "New+" module aims to fix Windows 11's lackluster "New" menu and let users create files and folders using customized templates.
Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc has let us know that we "can assume" that there will be no new Windows Insider build releases this week thanks to the current July 4 holiday period in the US.
Winaero Tweaker is essential software for every Windows 10, 11, Windows 8 and Windows 7 user. It allows you to customize the appearance and behavior of the operating system in a flexible way.
Previously limited to enterprise accounts, the new Teams experience on Mac, Windows 10, and the web now supports personal accounts, aligning with the existing support on Windows 11.
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for PowerToys. Version 0.82 is now available, and it brings improvements and new features for existing modules, such as PowerRename, Advanced Paste, and more.
While Windows 11 has an overall much smaller market share than Windows 10, on the gaming side, things are going better. Valve reports that Windows 11 is very close to overtaking Windows 10 on Steam.
After a few slow months, Windows 11 is picking up some good steam. Statcounter's latest report claims that the operating system is currently at its highest, with almost a 30% market share.
Microsoft has resolved a "0x80245006" error bug that was causing Windows 10 and 11 to block users from downloading and installing updates via the Windows Update option inside the Settings app.
In late 2023, Microsoft discovered an odd bug in Windows 10 that would cause desktop icons to jump between different monitors. Many months later, that bug is finally confirmed to be fixed.
Microsoft has just confirmed that there is a problem with the Windows Insider Settings page in Windows 11. The company is working on a fix, and it should not require any action from end users.
0patch, a platform for distributing security patches for various products, has announced that it plans to provide five years of additional support for Windows 10 after the OS reaches its end of life.
The US PC market grew by 5% YoY to 14.8 million shipments in Q1 2024, according to a new report. It is expected that the Windows 10 end-of-cycle will boost PC sales over the next quarters.
Intel has released a new set of wireless drivers. The key change in version 23.60.1 is support for the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2. There are also regulatory improvements for Wi-Fi 7 and more.
If your Windows 10 PC is giving you a hard time when right-clicking apps on the taskbar, the latest non-security update is here to save the day. Microsoft fixed the "Open with" issue in KB5039299.
Microsoft has released the June 2024 non-security update for Windows 10. KB5039299 is now available for download with taskbar and jumplist fixes, plus other improvements across the operating system.
Windows 11 gets much-needed File Explorer improvements in the latest non-security update
Microsoft updates Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 initial setup (OOBE) with KB5041655
New One UI 7 leak shows off the new design and key features
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KB5040442 / KB5040427: Microsoft confirms Windows PCs boot into BitLocker recovery
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