Windows 11 News

[SylverReZ]

This New Trick Lets You Install Windows 11 Without Creating an Account


https://www.makeuseof.com/install-windows-11-no-account/

Or, another way, is to disconnect the Wi-Fi card so that it wouldn't tell you to use a Microsoft account.

 

[console]

Ok. I watch video about Microsoft 365 operating system. I dislike it! It's make me feel very angry about worst DRM or very heavy protection that require internet to log in Microsoft account all of times are very annoy us and people. I hate to use Microsoft account for bad reasons.

We must to crack down on Microsoft company what something happen to new versions and different of new Windows operating systems anytime now to the future.

I would never ignore any news about Microsoft! I'm do much focus and checking on Microsoft company often times.

If Microsoft never tell us then act like very quiet and anyone if put hidden background spywares inside Windows operating system. Microsoft maybe would face huge massive lawsuits from people around the world. Microsoft company will face huge punish under laws if do that. I heard Europe country dislike Microsoft spyware due to strict rules for reasons.

We have rights to monitor and watch very closer on news about Microsoft daily / everyday when it's happen anytime soon now to the future. Anyone can post more a lot of news about Microsoft anytime soon now to the future. I love to read a lot of news about Microsoft. Please never give up and keep going and going on!








Edit: (add on 5-22-2025)


Windows 11 bugs with latest update include installation failures and File Explorer weirdness

Also, we noticed some scattered reports of internet connections being broken by the May update, which Microsoft rolled out last week.


https://www.tweaktown.com/news/1053...ilures-and-file-explorer-weirdness/index.html



Darren Allan Tech Reporter

Published May 21, 2025 8:50 AM CDT 2 minutes read time


TL;DR: Windows 11's May update (KB5058411) is failing to install for some users, and others are experiencing File Explorer bugs, including the interface not working properly and weird problems with peripherals. While not widespread, these glitches are frustrating to encounter. Some people are also reporting internet connectivity problems after updating.
Windows 11's latest update for May is causing trouble, and we're witnessing bugs with File Explorer and installation failures (not for the first time in either case, it's worth noting).


https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows11/comments/1klrl3w/cumulative_updates_may_13th_2025/



This is the cumulative update for May (which is known as patch KB5058411) and Windows Latest highlighted these problems with the patch which was delivered last week. As ever, it takes time for issues to filter through and be reported.

There are some bugs with File Explorer, and while they don't appear to be anything like widespread, they're frustrating glitches. One report via Microsoft's Feedback Hub explains that the mouse and keyboard - one or the other, or indeed both in some cases - can fail to work in File Explorer, and some interface buttons can become unresponsive.

Microsoft has been having a run of trouble with File Explorer in Windows 11, so while it's disappointing to see this, it's not exactly surprising. A lot of those issues with this central part of the operating system's interface are related to generally sluggish performance, too, and this has led to a feeling that the newer OS isn't an improvement on Windows 10 in this respect. All that said, the issues which are presenting themselves with this latest Windows 11 update aren't prevalent, and they remain scattered reports.

The more common bugbear here is the May update failing to install, and this is a long-running source of annoyance for Windows 11 users (and for that matter, Windows 10 before it). Updates will sometimes fail with random, meaningless error codes, and as we see in the Reddit mega-thread (see above) for this patch, there are a bunch of reports of the likes of 'Install error - 0x800f081f' and similar garbled hexadecimal nonsense.

Windows Latest points out that your best bet in these scenarios is to stop trying to install KB5058411 from Windows Update, and instead download it from Microsoft's update catalog and perform a manual installation. Keep your fingers crossed and that should work, otherwise you might just want to wait it out at this point - bear in mind that the optional update for May (the preview of June's upgrade) is just around the corner.

In fairness to Microsoft, there don't appear to be a lot of bugs with the May update, although there's certainly some weirdness going on with this patch. We also noticed a few reports of internet connections going wrong after applying the update (again, those complaints are in the above Reddit thread).

 

[Stiel]

Funny thing, i never wanted to install 24h2, it just went through whitout notice one day.
It broke my seagate firecuda 730 lol, and now another update that can kill SSD. Honestly, 24h2 was probably worst thing ever, after vista

 

[Jayro]

With all this instability, it seems I'll be sticking with Windows 10 for quite some time.

 

[console]

Report: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 24H2 update breaks SSDs/HDDs, may corrupt your data [Update]

https://www.neowin.net/news/report-...update-breaks-ssdshdds-may-corrupt-your-data/


Last week, Microsoft released a very important Defender update for new Windows 11 and 10 ISO image installations that deals with the widespread Lamma stealer. The security update was published right around the time of the Windows Patch Tuesdays for the month of August 2025 on Windows 10 (KB5063709 / KB5063877 / KB5063871 / KB5063889) and Windows 11 (KB5063878, KB5063875).

The Windows 11 24H2 KB5063878 update has not exactly been flawless as it exhibited installation issues, throwing up a 0x80240069 error code. The company managed to resolve the issue later and has deployed a fix.



https://www.techradar.com/computing...-breaks-some-ssds-heres-what-you-need-to-know

https://www.neowin.net/news/microso...ant-install-with-0x80240069-error-issues-fix/



Phison Acknowledges SSD Failures On Windows 11 Due To KB5063878/KB5062660 Updates; Starts Investigations On Its Controllers To Resolve The Issue

https://wccftech.com/phison-acknowl...ions-on-its-controllers-to-resolve-the-issue/
https://news.itsfoss.com/windows-update-is-killing-ssds/
https://overclock3d.net/news/software/windows-11-security-update-reportedly-triggers-ssd-failures/


Windows 11’s Latest Security Update Is Reportedly Causing Several SSD Failures When Writing a Large Number of Files at Once

https://wccftech.com/windows-11-latest-update-is-reportedly-causing-widespread-ssd-failures/


SSDs, Particularly With Phison Controllers, Are Becoming Non-Functional After Large Data Write
`Well, Microsoft's updates with their OS have brought in new problems for PC gamers several times in the past, and it seems like your SSDs might not be safe this time. In a deep dive by an X user @Necoru_cat, it is revealed that after the 'KB5063878' security update on Windows 11 that dropped a few days ago, storage drives reportedly malfunction while large files are being written to them at once. The user himself spotted the trouble when he was updating Cyberpunk 2077 with the new security update.




Latest Windows Security Update Can Botch Device Recovery, Reinstall Options

https://www.pcmag.com/news/latest-w...e-can-botch-device-recovery-reinstall-options


The latest security update for Windows apparently introduces a software bug that can prevent a PC from initiating a factory reset or reinstalling the OS.

Microsoft has traced the problem to the KB5063875 security update released on Aug. 12. In a notice posted on Monday, the company warned that “attempts to reset or recover the device might fail” after installing the update.

The resulting error can break the "Reset my PC" recovery option, which restores the computer to its original state by reinstalling Windows and either removing or keeping personal files.

In addition, the bug can disable the "Fix problems using Windows Update" function, which can also reinstall the OS. For enterprises, it can also disable a function to remotely wipe business versions of Windows.

The problem affects consumers on Windows 11 version 23H2, Windows 11 version 22H2, and Windows 10 version 22H2. That's the last version of Windows 10, a desktop OS that still commands a 43% share of the market since upgrading to Windows 11 requires owning newer PCs built with a necessary security chip. Windows 10 is slated to lose official support on Oct. 14.











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Yes. Everyone have to watch out for bad Windows updates that cause a lot of problems to most computers. That's awful news!

We should going straight to Linux then never look back at Windows anymore. It's their choice to do that. I'm not judge anyone.

Microsoft developers are not professional anymore and act like stupid noob students put bugs in Windows updates then release out without warning cause to wreck most computers at all of cost. Windows 11 is a lot of worse than Windows 95, ME, Vista and 8.x.

I just want to upgrade my Windows 11 to Windows XP service pack 4 or Windows 7 service pack 2 or Windows 10 service pack 2 to correct whole bugs and errors to solve them.

Watch out on bad Windows updates always. Everyone can block Windows updates forever is way to stop mess up or damage computers.

 

[Earthshine]

Simple. Don't install Windows updates the moment they're available, especially the non-security "feature" updates. Been doing that for years and years and years on end and haven't had any problems with Windows. Always wait to install to see if there are reported problems.

 

[XFoxPrower]

So particular SSDs can't handle large files & traffic? That's inexusable. Not to defend Microsoft, but was there some sort of safeguard that they didn't follow? Not like they didn't limit their UI ito 60 FPS and fried your GPU, right?

 

[console]

Many people are getting very closer to do mess, etc or destroy Microsoft HQ building at Washington state in US in near future.

I know many people are very angry at Microsoft company right now about many problems affect on Windows operating system get broke down by bad Windows Updates and go on...



I feel we are very closer something very shocking news for Microsoft company!!!

 

[PityOnU]

Many people are getting very closer to do mess, etc or destroy Microsoft HQ building at Washington state in US in near future.

I know many people are very angry at Microsoft company right now about many problems affect on Windows operating system get broke down by bad Windows Updates and go on...



I feel we are very closer something very shocking news for Microsoft company!!!

I worked at Microsoft for some time and I actually personally know some of those people in the video. That protest has nothing to do with Windows updates...

These days, Windows is... alright. It's a long way away from what it used to be in the Windows XP or Windows 7 era, but it's also easier to use (specifically, install) than ever before. It's also more secure and (importantly!) cheaper than ever, as well. You can get it for peanuts.

The biggest problem with Windows these days is that it gets in its own way. There's so much extra crap that comes with an installation that just slows things down and gets in the way. They're also starting to make it harder and harder to remove as there's a bunch of inter-dependencies, and like with any big tech company, they are eager to keep you in their walled garden.

For anyone who gets frustrated with Windows, I suggest doing three things: (1) disable disk indexing, (2) disable Windows Update, (3) disable Windows Defender. You will be shocked how much smoother your experience will be.

I'm going to be looking into NtLite for any of my future installations of Windows, because seriously, it takes me so long to remove everything I don't need or want following a fresh install these days. It's now worth the effort to learn how to use a third-party tool to disable things before they even get installed.

 

[Desconocido90]

Are you having audio issues lately...?

For a week or so, when I wake my laptop up from sleep audio doesn't work.
It's not a huge deal because I can restore it running the Troubleshoot, but it's annoying.

Maybe it's realted to KB5063878 (the latest update it was installed).

 

[XFoxPrower]

But I heard (in Windows 10 at least) you couldn't disable Windows Update anymore, and that professsional / enterprise editions only had the option to delay the inevitable. Security's good, but when airlilnes and commerce gets harmed by untested updates, that's bad.

 

[UsernamesAreWeird]

Did W10 also receive said update?

 

[Hippocampus_Hamster]

Used to have Windows 10. I'm on Linux and perfectly happy here. It takes some getting used to, but being able to install updates when I want is nice (and not needing to restart every single time is a bonus), and the fine control on which drives are active and when is excellent (home drive notwithstanding for obvious reasons).

If I was forced to go back to W11 I think I would rather sell my computer and live without it. Would be very sad and lose some sources of revenue, but I've had worse blows.

These days, Windows is... alright. It's a long way away from what it used to be in the Windows XP or Windows 7 era, but it's also easier to use (specifically, install) than ever before. It's also more secure and (importantly!) cheaper than ever, as well. You can get it for peanuts.

Windows seems cheaper these days... if you get it with new computers.Technically you don't have to even pay for it, but they lock a good many features if you do that. However, there are many compromises with modern Windows, including the forced UWP Store, forced updates, and forced use of Office 365 (can't use old versions anymore, although now I use LibreOffice in its place). And that's just the surface.

Nevermind that turning off updates entirely is a terrible idea, as Micro$oft's spaghetti-coded beast is a security problem in and of itself. Its not really any more or less secure, as threats still get through easily enough, and any holes in its armor are patched up every month (with new ones potentially being added).

Plus you cannot install 11 if your rig is "too old" - the TPM2 requirement is overkill and wholly unnecessary, but does conveniently drive sales of new equipment, which is a win-win for all involved except the end-user. While work-arounds exist, who knows how long they'll work for, and when Micro$oft patches their way through them. And how long will it be before Micro$oft insists upon subscriptions for Windows? I don't think that's far behind in the current day.

But I heard (in Windows 10 at least) you couldn't disable Windows Update anymore, and that professsional / enterprise editions only had the option to delay the inevitable. Security's good, but when airlilnes and commerce gets harmed by untested updates, that's bad.

Been like that since W10 released. One of the big sticking points for the OS. Reason why i bought Pro version.

Reason why I turned my back on them when they decided my key was "invalid" after working fine for years.

 

[PityOnU]

But I heard (in Windows 10 at least) you couldn't disable Windows Update anymore, and that professsional / enterprise editions only had the option to delay the inevitable. Security's good, but when airlilnes and commerce gets harmed by untested updates, that's bad.

They don't make it easy to disable automatic updates, but you can. There are some third-party tools out there that help to simplify the process. There are some open-source scripts on Github, as well, but that's the one I have been using for some time.

Windows seems cheaper these days... if you get it with new computers.Technically you don't have to even pay for it, but they lock a good many features if you do that.

Windows 7 Ultimate was $320 at release like 15 years ago - Windows 11 Pro is $200. That's if you get it MSRP. Yes, the vast majority of computers come with a license now so you really don't need to worry about it unless you build your own rig (minority of people). And that's entirely overlooking the various key sites that exist out there. I have so many keys sitting in a text file somewhere at this point...

However, there are many compromises with modern Windows, including the forced UWP Store, forced updates, and forced use of Office 365 (can't use old versions anymore, although now I use LibreOffice in its place). And that's just the surface.

Lol, literally none of that is true.

Nevermind that turning off updates entirely is a terrible idea, as Micro$oft's spaghetti-coded beast is a security problem in and of itself. Its not really any more or less secure, as threats still get through easily enough, and any holes in its armor are patched up every month (with new ones potentially being added).

Eh. Depends how you use your computer. Don't ever install new applications and/or rarely install them but from trusted sources? Use an ad blocker? You're fine 99.999% of the time. Is the remaining 0.001% of the time worth significantly degrading your experience using the device at all times? For me, no.

And while I agree that there are some serious spaghetti-code problems going on in Windows, that really isn't a Windows-specific-issue and more of an industry-wide phenomenon. Again, I've worked at Microsoft - code standards are actually pretty damn high for OS code. The real problem is the constantly-changing-sands model of modern software development. Something that works just fine today will be completely broken tomorrow because some guy 3 orgs over changed a single line of code in some tangentially related library that handles locale date formatting. This is something that open-source development, and Linux specifically, has struggled a lot with (and very publicly) basically since it first came into existence.

Unrelated, but here is the news feed of a website dedicated to tracking security vulnerabilities in Linux.

Plus you cannot install 11 if your rig is "too old" - the TPM2 requirement is overkill and wholly unnecessary, but does conveniently drive sales of new equipment, which is a win-win for all involved except the end-user. While work-arounds exist, who knows how long they'll work for, and when Micro$oft patches their way through them.

I agree with you here, this one is kind of bullshit. But Android (Google/Samsung) mandates this (or an equivalent feature) now, as well. Equally bullshit, equally annoying for most end users.

And how long will it be before Micro$oft insists upon subscriptions for Windows? I don't think that's far behind in the current day.

True

 

[Earthshine]

Report: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 24H2 update breaks SSDs/HDDs, may corrupt your data [Update]

https://www.neowin.net/news/report-...update-breaks-ssdshdds-may-corrupt-your-data/


Last week, Microsoft released a very important Defender update for new Windows 11 and 10 ISO image installations that deals with the widespread Lamma stealer. The security update was published right around the time of the Windows Patch Tuesdays for the month of August 2025 on Windows 10 (KB5063709 / KB5063877 / KB5063871 / KB5063889) and Windows 11 (KB5063878, KB5063875).

The Windows 11 24H2 KB5063878 update has not exactly been flawless as it exhibited installation issues, throwing up a 0x80240069 error code. The company managed to resolve the issue later and has deployed a fix.



https://www.techradar.com/computing...-breaks-some-ssds-heres-what-you-need-to-know

https://www.neowin.net/news/microso...ant-install-with-0x80240069-error-issues-fix/



Phison Acknowledges SSD Failures On Windows 11 Due To KB5063878/KB5062660 Updates; Starts Investigations On Its Controllers To Resolve The Issue

https://wccftech.com/phison-acknowl...ions-on-its-controllers-to-resolve-the-issue/
https://news.itsfoss.com/windows-update-is-killing-ssds/
https://overclock3d.net/news/software/windows-11-security-update-reportedly-triggers-ssd-failures/


Windows 11’s Latest Security Update Is Reportedly Causing Several SSD Failures When Writing a Large Number of Files at Once

https://wccftech.com/windows-11-latest-update-is-reportedly-causing-widespread-ssd-failures/


SSDs, Particularly With Phison Controllers, Are Becoming Non-Functional After Large Data Write
`Well, Microsoft's updates with their OS have brought in new problems for PC gamers several times in the past, and it seems like your SSDs might not be safe this time. In a deep dive by an X user @Necoru_cat, it is revealed that after the 'KB5063878' security update on Windows 11 that dropped a few days ago, storage drives reportedly malfunction while large files are being written to them at once. The user himself spotted the trouble when he was updating Cyberpunk 2077 with the new security update.

So as usual, JayzTwoCents doesn't know what he's talking about. And as usual, this turned out to be the typical, everyday, Windows fear mongering.

https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-no-windows-11-update-did-not-break-your-ssd/

https://www.neowin.net/news/phison-releases-test-report-on-windows-11-ssd-corruption-issue/