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Your PC could lose Windows Update access in 2027. Here's what to do: Microsoft's Windows Update certificates expire in May and June 2027. Fortunately ...
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Latest Windows update disables key security setting - but there's a workaround - ZDNET
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WindowsCentral Oct 11
Windows 11 version 26H2 is rolling out now — here’s how to get the update now and get the most out of the 2026 update
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How to bypass the gradual Windows 11 26H2 rollout and get it now.
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One toggle in Windows Update can pull the enablement package immediately ... Show more
How to bypass the gradual Windows 11 26H2 rollout
How to bypass the gradual Windows 11 26H2 rollout
Windows 11: Secure Boot certificate expiring, what to do?: The important Windows Secure Boot certificate expires on October 19, 2026. Microsoft explains what ...
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Windows 11 KB5127648 and KB5127646 Patch Tuesday updates are now available.
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October 2026 Patch Tuesday out now. KB5127648 for 26H2 26300.9711, 25H2 26200 ... Show more
Windows 11 KB5127648 and KB5127646 Patch Tuesday updates are now available
Windows 11 KB5127648 and KB5127646 Patch Tuesday updates are now available
Microsoft's "Project Odeon" may turn Windows 11's Settings into a Microsoft Store app
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Windows 11: Update can suddenly disrupt Wi-Fi and VPN: After the October Patch Tuesday, certain network logins may fail under Windows 11 ...
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Microsoft: October Windows update may break Smart App Control: Microsoft says some users may have trouble turning on Smart App Control after installing this ...
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Windows 11: Mouse stuttering fixed, USB audio remains defective: With the October Patch Tuesday, Microsoft fixed a bug that could cause stuttering mouse input in ...
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Windows 10/11 Patch Day October: The big security update is here: Microsoft has released security updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 for the October Patch Day ...
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Windows 11 26H2: Microsoft confirms crashes after update: Microsoft confirms errors and crashes after the Windows 11 update 26H2 and announces a patch that ...
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ChatGPT Voice helped me fix my corrupted gaming PC - and avoid a costly mistake - ZDNET
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Unpatched versions of Windows to lose access to updates in 2027: In a blog post, a Microsoft representative said unpatched versions of Windows will lose access ...
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Your Windows SSD is full because of these 6 folders — and most of them are safe to empty
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Key FactsCleaning Windows Storage: Safe Methods and Key Warnings
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Contents of the user and system Temp folders can be deleted, but the folders themselves should remain.
- Browser caches from Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox can be deleted but rebuild during subsequent browsing.
- Contents of C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download should be cleared using Disk Cleanup or Storage Sense.
- Windows.old can be removed through Disk Cleanup after a stable upgrade and may occupy tens of gigabytes.
Microsoft Warns Old Windows PCs Face An Update Cutoff In 2027: Users on older versions of Windows 11 or ESU Windows 10 are advised to update before June 19 ...
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New GeForce driver installed - | Windows 11 suddenly wants the old one: After installing GeForce 617.42, Windows 11 is apparently offering an older Nvidia driver ...
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IPP drivers in Windows: Old printers are slowly coming under pressure: The familiar connection between PC and printer could become a problem with a future ...
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Windows 11 26H2: RAM usage reduced by up to 3 GB in some cases after update: Windows 11 has long been criticized for its high resource consumption ...
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Windows 11 Version 26H2: New feature update available now: Is it worth switching to the new Windows 11 update v26H2, available now, for your computer? The update ...
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Windows has been so buggy I paused monthly updates, and now I wait for reports before installing anything
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Key FactsXDA Writer Checks Reports Before Windows Updates
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- In September, users reported problems involving the Windows Subsystem for Linux and Claude Cowork after the latest update.
- In July, Microsoft held back an update after some Dell PCs randomly shut down afterward.
- Microsoft releases updates on the second Tuesday each month; the writer then waits until the weekend for major problem reports.
- Windows 11 allows pauses of up to five weeks, after which updates must install unless the pause is manually extended.
It often feels like end users are beta testers for Microsoft.— João Carrasqueira, author of the XDA article 'Windows has been so buggy I paused monthly updates, and now I wait for reports before installing anything'.
Microsoft Office update: Rollout halted due to licensing errors, among other reasons
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Updating programs yourself? Windows 11 takes over part of it: For the first time in Windows 11, Microsoft is integrating updates from third-party programs ...
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Windows 11 Out-of-Box Experience: Fewer Updates on First Boot: New Windows PC, have to wait before you can use it? Microsoft wants to speed up the setup of ...
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Windows & Firmware: These update tricks will be banned: New rules for software updates, durability, and repairability will apply in Germany from September ...
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Windows 11: Preview Update KB5124010 with many changes: Microsoft has released KB5124010 for Windows 11. The optional preview update brings Explorer changes ...
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Windows 11: Microsoft confirms new backup error: Microsoft confirms another bug in the September update KB5124008 for Windows 11. For some users ...
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I stopped letting Windows Update hoard 20% of my SSD, and gained back real performance
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BIOS update via Windows Update: Acer warns of BitLocker trap: Acer is distributing new BIOS versions with updated Secure Boot certificates for numerous notebooks ...
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Microsoft releases emergency out of band Windows update to fix September Patch Tuesday bugs. September update broke Remote Desktop Services ... Show more
Microsoft releases emergency out-of-band Windows update to fix Patch Tuesday bugs
Microsoft releases emergency out-of-band Windows update to fix Patch Tuesday bugs
Microsoft is finally turning on Memory Integrity by default in Windows 11 this October. It blocks low-level driver attacks at the kernel using VBS ... Show more
Windows 11 is getting stronger kernel protection by default in October 2026
Windows 11 is getting stronger kernel protection by default in October 2026
Windows 11: September-Update sorgt für viele Fehler: Am 8. September wurde ein großes Update für Windows 11 ausgespielt, das eigentlich Sicherheitslücken beheben ...
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Windows 11's cloud-based recovery tool gets new features on the Experimental branch
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Key FactsCloud Rebuild Gains Features in Experimental Branch
Sep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Cloud Rebuild reinstalls Windows 11 and all drivers over the internet without USB media.
- New drive sanitization erases data before reinstallation and is intended to prevent access to leftover files.
- Through Recovery CSP, IT administrators can configure and start Cloud Rebuild over the internet.
- The patch also adds a revised mouse-cursor animation and a contrast theme for Magnifier accessibility settings.
We’re updating Cloud rebuild, the recovery option that restores a Windows 11 PC to a clean, known-good state by performing a full OS reinstall, with two additions. Cloud rebuild can now sanitize the device’s drives as part of the rebuild and IT administrators can now configure and start Cloud rebuild remotely through the Recovery CSP.— Microsoft (via Windows Blogs); Context: Announcement of new features in the Experimental branch for Cloud Rebuild
September updates: Windows problems with RDP, USB audio and Hyper-V: Microsoft acknowledges problems caused by the Windows updates from the September Patch ...
heise.de/news/September-Updates-Windows-Probleme-mit-RDP-USB-Audio-und-Hyper-V-11451793.html
Windows 11: Microsoft distributes out-of-band update KB5129195: Updates everywhere, not just on Apple. Microsoft is rolling out an out-of-band update for Windows ...
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BIOS update broken: Warranty or own risk?: A BIOS update can, in the worst case, cripple the motherboard or notebook. PCGH has examined what warranty, guarantee ...
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Patch Tuesday Bugs: Windows Update KB5124008 Breaks Several Features: The current September Patch Tuesday update for Windows brings back popular features and ...
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Windows Patchday September 2026: The major security update is here: Microsoft has released security updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 for the September Patch ...
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Update KB5121003: Microsoft names cause of Windows 11 crashes: Microsoft has identified the cause of Windows 11 crashes after the KB5121003 driver update: RGB ...
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Microsoft admits update glitch: Windows 11 update turns desktop black - | Golem.de
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Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks cursors, wallpaper, and more - what to do if you're affected
zdnet.com/article/windows-update-breaks-mouse-cursor-what-to-do/
Windows Update Side Effects: Mouse Problems and False Anti-Malware Warnings: Windows and Defender updates are causing mouse problems and leading to false ...
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Windows 11: Update reportedly causing several games to crash: After the August Patch Tuesday, reports of game crashes and complete PC restarts under Windows 11 ...
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Key FactsKB5121003 Suspected in Reported Game Crashes
Aug 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pcgameshardware.de
- Microsoft released KB5121003 on August 11 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, bringing OS builds 26100.9168 and 26200.9168.
- Since its release, players have reported previously unseen crashes, bluescreens and complete PC restarts, with several affected users narrowing suspicion to KB5121003.
- For ARC Raiders, some users said no further crashes occurred for more than two and a half hours after uninstalling the update, while The Finals has generated similar reports.
- Reports involving Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls are less clear because the game received a major patch at the same time, and a possible KB5121003 conflict with kernel-level anti-cheat components remains unconfirmed.
Windows 11 Update: Taskbar now movable, Start menu more flexible: With the Windows 11 update KB5120998, Microsoft delivers long-awaited interface features ...
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Windows 11 KB5120998 update released with 35 changes and fixes: Microsoft released the KB5120998 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-11-kb5120998-update-released-with-35-changes-and-fixes/
Windows 10 replaces AMD driver: Adrenalin 26.7.1 fails: A Reddit user was able to reproduce on their Windows 10 PC how Windows Update installed an older Radeon ...
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Microsoft shares detailed guide for IT admins on saving massive internet data on Windows 11
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Microsoft: Windows 11 Version 26H2 lands in the Release Preview Channel: Microsoft is entering the final stretch for this year's major fall update ...
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Game console: Lenovo confirms BIOS update as the cause of broken Legion Go - | Golem.de
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Unusable Legion Go: Lenovo admits BIOS problems: Lenovo confirms problems with a BIOS update for the Legion Go. It remains unclear whether the manufacturer will ...
heise.de/news/Gebrickte-Handhelds-Lenovo-raeumt-BIOS-Probleme-ein-11424989.html
Microsoft fixes known issue causing Windows Defender crashes: Microsoft has resolved a bug that caused Windows Defender to crash after a recent security update ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-known-issue-causing-windows-defender-crashes/
Windows 26H1: Optional update with new features available: Ein frisches Update für Windows 11 Version 26H1 ist als Preview angekommen. Nutzer im Release Preview ...
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Windows 11: Patchday update KB5121003 also kills Teams and Outlook: The current Windows update KB5121003 is becoming a nuisance. After gamers initially ...
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Windows 11 bug after August Patch Tuesday: KB5121003 causes crashes: The current Windows 11 update KB5121003 is causing significant problems for some users ...
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Arc Raiders, The Finals and more: New Windows update causes games to crash, here's what you can do
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VideoCardz Aug 17
GEEKOM apologizes for hosting malware in driver package for its Mini PCs: GEEKOM confirms the malware-flagged driver was hosted on an outdated company Support ...
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Windows 10/11 Patch Day August: The big security update is here: Microsoft has released security updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 for the August Patch Day ...
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Windows Recovery: Microsoft provides new dynamic updates: Once again, Microsoft has released fresh dynamic updates for different versions of Windows ...
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Faster App Loading Lands in Latest Windows 11 Update: Low Latency Profile forces the CPU to boost to its maximum frequency for a few seconds ...
uk.pcmag.com/migrated-3765-windows-10/166666/faster-app-loading-lands-in-latest-windows-11-update
New Windows 11 Insider Beta builds bring finally bring taskbar customization: Check out what's included in the new builds 26220.9022 and 28020 ...
neowin.net/news/new-windows-11-insider-beta-builds-bring-finally-bring-taskbar-customization/
Microsoft warns users: You should download this Windows update as soon as possible
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Windows 11's latest update quietly ends support for picture passwords: A recent Windows update focused on "quality improvements" and security has removed an ...
techspot.com/news/113440-microsoft-removing-picture-password-support-windows.html
Windows Recovery: Microsoft launches new update for Windows 11: Microsoft is once again addressing the Windows recovery environment and releasing a new update ...
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Key FactsFrustration over Windows: Users Take Action
Oct 12, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: heise.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: heise.de
- Criticism of Windows has intensified recently, particularly regarding privacy and usability.
- Users are frustrated by account requirements and confusion caused by different settings in Windows 11.
- Bloatware and advertisements within the operating system annoy many, contributing to Windows' declining market share.
- Statistics indicate a slow but steady increase in Linux and macOS usage, while Windows continues to lose popularity.
Microsoft finally found a Windows ad it doesn't like: After an investigation and user outcry, Microsoft says it asked LG to disable a McAfee pop-up that ...
pcworld.com/article/3198830/microsoft-finally-found-a-windows-ad-it-doesnt-like.html
Key FactsFree Tool Blocks Unwanted LG Software Installations
Jul 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
- Windows 11 automatically installs LG companion software via Windows Update that collects user data and raises privacy concerns.
- The latest Win11Debloat release includes a feature to remove and block the LG Monitor App installation.
- Several brands including LG, Sony, and Samsung have faced criticism for apps that monitor users through smart devices.
- These companion apps may also bundle additional unwanted software like McAfee Antivirus without user consent.
Microsoft releases KB5101681 for Windows 11 26H1 with new calendar-based update pause
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LG monitors sneak in advertising spam: LG is angering monitor buyers, at least in the US. Windows is downloading an app without asking that displays annoying ads ...
heise.de/news/LG-Monitore-schleusen-Werbeschleuder-ein-11369530.html
Windows 11 is getting faster: What the major update KB5101684 really improves.: Microsoft is distributing KB5101684 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 ...
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Windows 11 makes it easier to clean up full SSDs in Explorer: Microsoft is fixing an old weakness of File Explorer: The size column will now automatically scale ...
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Latest Windows 11 26H1 Release Preview build adds quieter Widgets and new touchpad controls
neowin.net/news/latest-windows-11-26h1-release-preview-build-adds-quieter-widgets-and-new-touchpad-controls/
How to keep your drivers when reinstalling Windows (no internet connection needed)
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Key FactsPreserve Drivers During Windows Reinstall Without Internet
Jul 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: neowin.net
- Windows allows exporting all installed third-party drivers into a folder for later reuse after system reinstallation.
- The command-line tools DISM and pnputil facilitate driver export and bulk import without requiring an internet connection.
- Following a fresh Windows install, the saved drivers can be re-imported via USB to quickly restore hardware functionality.
- This approach reinstates only previously installed drivers and does not fix existing driver issues or add missing drivers.
Microsoft shares some details on Azure outage that blocked Windows 11 update downloads
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Microsoft distributes unscheduled Windows update: Microsoft is distributing an unscheduled Windows update. It is intended to fix problems that have occurred ...
heise.de/news/Windows-Update-ausser-der-Reihe-korrigiert-Performanceprobleme-11369968.html
Latest Windows Update Is Microsoft's Biggest Bug-Fix Patch in Years: The update fixes 570 flaws in the OS, almost three times as many as it did in June.
uk.pcmag.com/ai/166167/latest-windows-update-is-microsofts-biggest-bug-fix-patch-in-years
Microsoft shares manual fix for WSUS sync delays and timeouts: Microsoft has shared manual mitigations to help IT administrators fix Windows Server Update ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-manual-fix-for-wsus-sync-delays-and-timeouts/
Caution with Windows 11: KB5121767 fixes overheating - | but should only be installed on certain PCs
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Windows 11: Microsoft finally explains the update naming chaos: B, C, and D releases, LCU, preview updates, or security updates: Microsoft uses numerous terms ...
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WindowsCentral Jul 05
Windows 11 version 26H2 is packed with surprising upgrades, and these 7 features might change how you use your PC
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More Stable, Less Annoying: A Massive Patch Tuesday Update Arrives Just When Windows Needs It
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