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fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Microsoft fixes Windows 10 update flaw

Install the latest servicing stack update (SSU) and use Clean Boot, Windows Update Troubleshooter, or manually install KB5068781; verify system build number.
fromZDNET
1 week ago

My Windows PC got the Blue Screen of Death - 6 free methods I used to troubleshoot it

It's vital that you learn how to identify and address these issues early. Doing so will help extend your device's lifespan, boost performance, and, most importantly, save you money. This guide marks the beginning of a new series in which I show you the best ways to troubleshoot common PC problems. For this first entry, I'm going to explain how to overcome slowdowns, what to do when you encounter the Blue Screen of Death, as well as a few other quick fixes.
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fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Be thankful: November's Patch Tuesday has just one zero-day

WSUS removes synchronization error details after installing KB5070879 or later to mitigate CVE-2025-59287 and prevent deserialization-based remote code execution.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft suggests registry hack for smart card users

Windows requires RSA smart‑card certificates to use KSP not CSP; a registry workaround (DisableCapiOverrideForRSA=0) works until April 2026 and apps must migrate.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Legacy Update updated - so your old Windows can be, too

Legacy Update is a third-party Windows Update client which can update old, unsupported versions of Windows, from Windows 10 and 11 all the way back to Windows 2000. And now, Legacy Update version 1.12 is here, with a significant rewrite of one component to make it smaller and faster. It can fetch and install all the available updates for every 21st century version of Windows. It's also very handy for Windows XP and Windows 7.
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fromTheregister
2 months ago

Windows 11 update leaves Blu-ray and TV apps stuttering

A Windows update introduced a bug that causes EVR-based Digital TV and Blu-ray playback to stutter or freeze when HDCP or DRM is active.
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fromZDNET
3 months ago

Install Microsoft's emergency Windows patch now - what it fixes and why it was rushed out

Microsoft released an emergency patch restoring Windows reset and reinstall tools for specific Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions.
fromIT Pro
3 months ago

Microsoft's botched August update batch first wiped SSDs, now it's breaking PC resets and recoveries on Windows

"We're aware of these reports and are investigating with our partners."
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fromInfoWorld
5 months ago
Software development

Microsoft envisions Windows Update as the unified platform for all software updates

fromThe Verge
6 months ago
Software development

Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps

Microsoft's orchestration platform enables third-party app updates through Windows Update, enhancing developer convenience and user experience.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
London startup

Windows Update fails successfully, says Microsoft

Windows Update error 0x80070643 after the April 2025 release is misleading; functionality remains intact and can be safely ignored.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
5 months ago

Microsoft envisions Windows Update as the unified platform for all software updates

Microsoft aims to enhance compliance and user experience by centralizing updates, but faces challenges regarding auditability and security.
Software development
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps

Microsoft's orchestration platform enables third-party app updates through Windows Update, enhancing developer convenience and user experience.
Software development
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Microsoft patches more than 100 Windows security flaws - update your PC now

August Patch Tuesday update for Windows fixes 107 security flaws including 13 critical vulnerabilities and introduces new features like the Black Screen of Death.
Software development
fromZDNET
6 months ago

Microsoft's Windows Update to include third-party apps - now that's a game changer

Microsoft is developing a unified Windows Update orchestration platform for third-party applications.
This tool will allow integrated updates for third-party software via Windows Update.
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