Microsoft admits users received unexpected upgrades to Windows Server 2025 - but the issue has been fixed

Microsoft acknowledged that some servers unexpectedly upgraded to Windows Server 2025 due to misclassifications in update management settings, which they have now resolved.

The upgrade to Windows Server 2025 caused alarms among users, prompting Microsoft to clarify that the update was mistakenly classified, which led to unintentional installations.

Businesses were affected by unwanted upgrades when using third-party update management tools, which Microsoft advised should be properly configured to prevent further issues.

Despite the new features in Windows Server 2025, such as improved security and hotpatching capabilities, the rollout was marred by significant bugs and unintended upgrades.

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