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.
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Microsoft, almost exactly a month ago, confirmed an issue with its Photos app wherein it would fail to open. Now, the problem with conflict of policies between Group Policy and CSP policy is resolved.
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.
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 Pro to Enterprise upgrade is currently broken even when using a valid subscription. Microsoft believes the issue started with the April Patch Tuesday.
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's cloud storage solution OneDrive is currently in the middle of a major issue but only for certain people. The service's shared folders have suddenly become internet shortcuts.
If you are an Insider who is fighting the Beta channel builds on Windows 11, chances are your PC has a bug in it that is causing high CPU usage. Microsoft has also confirmed the issue is real.
With upcoming USB4 2.0 support in Windows 11 and growing USB4 adoption, Microsoft has finally shared how users can work around a rather common "USB4 device functionality might be limited" issue.
Microsoft has confirmed VPN issues on Windows 11, Windows 10, and Server. The problem seems to stem from the latest April 2024 Patch Tuesday as well as the Preview non-Security release.
Microsoft has acknowledged that a recent Edge update bug led to the installation of a Copilot app on Windows 11, 10 and Server PCs. The company has assured the intent wasn't to steal user data.
Microsoft released Windows 10 and 11 Patch Tuesdays for the month of April 2024 this week. Users, however, across both operating systems, are reporting problems, like PC performance slowdown.
Microsoft is preparing to release the next major Windows 11 feature update, version 24H2, later this year. Reports suggest the RTM is almost here and it's off to a rocky start with broken support.
Microsoft recently released Windows 11 23H2 Moment 5 update to all users via optional preview update KB5035942. However, there are reports of installation issues, BSOD, crashes, and more.
Microsoft recently acknowledged that the February Patch Tuesday was causing installation failure issues on certain PCs. While a workaround was provided, the company has now provided more details.
Microsoft released a major update this week in the Dev and Canary channels. However, several insiders are finding themselves unable to install the first Windows 11 version 24H2 build.
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.
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In December 2023 Microsoft was able to quietly resolve the HP Smart app auto-install bug that was affecting almost all versions of Windows. The issue is resolved by using a special tool.
Microsoft has failed to fix some gaming-related bugs and issues on Canary channel builds over the last few months. To make things worse, it has now added that even more games are affected.
Microsoft has resolved the recently confirmed Wi-Fi bug in the latest Windows 11 cumulative updates. Known Issue Rollback allowed the company to undo the damage without releasing more updates.
Microsoft recently confirmed that user complaints about Windows auto-installing the HP Smart printer app were correct. Today, the company has acknowledged that HP is not at fault for this.
Microsoft has confirmed that a Copilot issue, which was there on Windows 11, has now been introduced in Windows 10 as well, given that the company is now pushing the feature on the latter too.
Microsoft's KB5031455 update seems to be causing multiple issues for users including the ability to install the update, not being able to roll it back as well as general performance issues.
Microsoft has not been able to resolve a new issue related to BitLocker encryption reporting on Intune on Windows 11 and Windows 10 enterprise PCs. Thankfully, the company has issued a workaround.
Windows 11 Copilot hit GA last week with 22H2 Moment 4, though it is not available to all. However, that may be somewhat of a boon in disguise as it is apparently leading to an AMD driver bug.
A bug can apparently speed up Windows File Explorer when switching to full-screen mode (by pressing F11) and then exiting full-screen mode. It makes folder content and thumbnails load much faster.
A "UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR" issue has been affecting Intel chips this week since the latest Windows updates. While trying to address the issue, Microsoft claims its updates aren't at fault.
Microsoft has confirmed it has received reports of Windows 11 and 10 blue screening and crashing after a UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR error message. The firm explains how it wants you to report feedback.
ExplorerPatcher was having several issues on Windows 10. The latest update finally resolves them but it is Windows 11 now that is having issues as confirmed by Microsoft earlier today.
Microsoft has detailed an issue wherein the latest Windows 11 update is breaking the Start menu (again) as it won't open. The issue is happening as a result of the conflict with third-party apps.
Windows 11 and 10 users right now may be unable to record, playback, or capture videos at the moment, when using the WVC1 codec. Microsoft has confirmed it is a known issue and recommends a rollback.
Microsoft suggests that it finally managed to, once and for all, resolve the Defender Local Security Authority (LSA) protection off issue, which has been plaguing Windows 11 systems since March.
Microsoft has cautioned about a bug fix it released with Patch Tuesday. The fix resolves a kernel issue in Windows but Microsoft has disabled it by default as it can potentially break something.
The latest June Patch Tuesday update was released for Windows 11 yesterday. The update is apparently causing issues for users who run Malwarebytes anti-virus as the latter is blocking Google Chrome.
Microsoft has shared more information about the bug that recently took down webcams on the Surface Pro X and other ARM-powered Windows PCs. The necessary fix comes with one notable side effect.
Right as Microsoft resolves the SMB file copy bug on Windows 11 22H2 and 21H2, a new copy issue has been confirmed by the tech giant. The issue is affecting 32-bit apps on Windows 10 as well.
Microsoft opened an issue related to Office APIs and Windows Shell four months ago in January. The company has finally updated the issue with a workaround, confirming it hasn't managed to fix it yet.
Microsoft has admitted that the Windows 11 security issue, wherein Defender would wrongly display LSA protection is disabled, isn't really fixed. The company has provided the same workaround.
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday for May (KB5026372) is causing various issues. The update is failing to install for several users, causing VPN issues, persisting Windows Security bugs, among others.
In this episode of Microsoft trying to force people to use Edge, the company, since the latest Patch Tuesday, has now been pushing the default apps Settings page up when a link is opened via Chrome.
Microsoft says the April Patch Tuesday update is causing issues on systems that are being logged in via a local user account. A data processing error notice is displayed when this happens.