Windows updates fix sudden shutdowns and Wi-Fi issues
Microsoft has provided both Windows 10 and Windows 11 with new updates. An issue causing a sudden system shutdown one minute after the startup process and connection problems with Wi-Fi are thereby resolved.
Both Windows versions are receiving cumulative updates, which combine smaller, optional ... Read more
Windows update to simplify reinstall without deleting files or apps
Many system problems in Windows can be solved with a reinstallation. Microsoft is currently testing a feature that allows users to do this easily without a full reset of the PC. The option would leave files and apps untouched.
The new capability can be found in the latest Insider Preview Build (... Read more
You might want to wait with installing the latest Windows 11 update
The KB5031455 update to Windows 11 is causing numerous problems. While some systems cannot even install the update, other users report that all kinds of error messages are popping up. On top of all that, some hardware seems to perform worse than before.
A wide range of error messages are being m... Read more
Microsoft puts an end to third-party printer drivers in Windows Update
Microsoft has created a timeline to remove third-party printer drivers from Windows Update. The timeline runs until 2027, when these third-party vendors must provide updates through another channel.
Microsoft wants to move away from the outdated way in which printer manufacturers release their ... Read more
Recent Windows 11 update causes blue screen of death
A recent update for Windows 11 may cause a blue screen of death for users. Microsoft is investigating the possible cause and does not yet have a final fix.
The Windows 11 KB5029351 update released this week is causing a blue screen of death for several users. More specifically, the updated code ... Read more
Windows systems from the ’90s can download updates again
"Windows Update Restored" makes devices running on Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0. a tiny bit more secure. The updates are available online and accessible via the now-deprecated Internet Explorer Web browser.
Couldn't get enough of Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0., ME and 2000 and still cherish a PC running ... Read more
New ransomware disguises itself as Windows update
Researchers are on the trail of a new ransomware family called Big Head. The new family is said to be made and spread through one operator, who makes the attack more dangerous over time. Big Head can cause damage to Windows devices.
Cybersecurity researchers have found new ransomware in a fake ... Read more
Microsoft gives Windows Autopatch new features
Microsoft is giving its automatic update service Windows Autopatch new features. The features offer administrators new alerts for expired licenses and options to put the service temporarily "inactive.
Launched last year, Windows Autopatch automates the (manual) updating of patches for devices fo... Read more
Microsoft unveils new widgets for Windows 11 in 2023
The tech giant has chosen to release new features for Windows 11 as and when they are ready rather than waiting for the annual fall update. While the headlining feature of the latest update is support for the AI-powered preview of "the new Bing," which includes the infamous Bing chatbot, there are ... Read more
Microsoft fixed recent Windows updates bug that caused Edge to freeze
According to Microsoft, the company fixed a problem that was causing all Microsoft Edge tabs operating in IE (Internet Explorer) mode to become unresponsive if one of the active websites showed a modal dialog box after issuing a window.
After applying the KB5014019, KB5014023, and KB5014021 opti... Read more