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Microsoft Warns Millions Of Windows Users—Do Not Install This Update On Your PC
Microsoft has confirmed an unusual warning for Windows users updating their PCs. If you make a simple mistake, your PC “might remain in a state where it cannot accept further Windows security updates.” Bad news, especially as it will clearly be confusing if and when it happens.
Microsoft warns Windows 11 install media bug blocks future security updates
Microsoft has clarified that this issue only applies to users who installed the Windows 11 24H2 update using a USB drive or CD
Some Windows 11 Users Can No Longer Install Security Updates (but There’s a Fix)
Security updates are broken for Windows 11 PCs installed with physical media using the October 2024 and November 2024 updates, but there is a fix.
Windows 11 installation media bug causes security update failures
Microsoft is warning of an issue when using a media support to install Windows 11, version 24H2, that causes the operating system to not accept further security updates.
This Windows 11 bug can stop your security updates — here's how to avoid it
Installing some recent versions of Windows 11 could leave you vulnerable to security issues due to an update flaw; here's how to avoid the problem.
New Windows 11 24H2 bug list: 12 reasons to avoid this update for now
Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been saddled with one bug after another. Here's why you might want to avoid updating and what you may find if you jump into the new version now.
Microsoft warns against installing Windows 11 on incompatible PCs
Microsoft re-affirms the implications of installing Windows 11 on devices that don't have the proper hardware.
Microsoft Warns Windows Users—Do Not Update Your PC This Way
Microsoft has confirmed an unusual warning for Windows users updating their PCs. If you make a simple mistake, your PC “might remain in a state where it cannot accept further Windows security updates.” Bad news, especially as it will clearly be confusing if and when it happens.
A weird Windows 11 bug won’t let some people install any security updates
Microsoft is warning users that some manually made Windows 11 installer media could contain a bug where new PC installs may not get future security updates. It affects USB and CD installers made with October and November release patches,
Unable to install security updates after freshly installing Windows 11? You're not alone
If you recently installed Windows 11 and are now unable to install more recent security updates, you're not alone. It looks like a bug in recent Windows 11 installation media is causing all future security updates to fail during the installation phase,
A Windows 11 update bug is leaving devices without security patches: here's how to dodge it
Windows updates are crucial but can sometimes cause issues like preventing future security patches. Windows 11 has a bug that stops further security updates after installing 24H2 via USB/CD. Microsoft suggests not using USB/CD to install the 24H2 update,
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Microsoft adds another problem to the Windows 11 24H2 naughty list
Santa Satya pops one more issue into his sack just in time for Christmas The trickle of known issues with Windows 11 24H2 has ...
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Windows 11 search replacement PowerToys Run is becoming modern like Apple Spotlight
PowerToys Run, the popular Windows launcher, is getting a major update in 2025. Expect a modern interface, enhanced ...
Windows 11 Pro: The PC upgrade that’ll make them think twice about getting a new device
Microsoft's latest PC even gets a boost from a new AI assistant for extra productivity., making this deal an even better ...
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How to disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 11
Microsoft Defender offers solid baseline protection against malware, but sometimes, you might want to disable it. Here's how ...
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Microsoft is really serious about giving more products Copilot name on Windows 11
Copilot here, Copilot there, Copilot everywhere. Microsoft is branding more products as Copilot on Windows 11.
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How to add your Android phone to Windows 11 File Explorer
The constant use of USB cables to connect the phone to a PC in order to transfer photos from a trip, or other files, can be ...
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Windows 11 Control Panel context menu
If you're looking for a quick way to get to the Control Panel in Windows 11, here's how to add it to the context menu.
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Hands on: Microsoft is building an AI Shell for Windows 11 command line
We tested AI Shell, a command-line utility that brings generative AI capabilities directly to Windows 11 PowerShell.