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Windows 11 News
Read news about what Microsoft mess up Windows 11 operating system so bad.
Some Western Digital SSDs cause Windows 11 crashes after 2024 update
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...se-windows-11-to-crash-after-2024-update.html
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/ss...n-greeted-with-constant-blue-screens-of-death
Windows 11’s 2024 update is now also killing internet connections
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...is-now-also-killing-internet-connections.html
Windows 11’s October update doesn’t install, gets stuck and restarts
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...e-doesnt-install-gets-stuck-and-restarts.html
Warning: Windows 11’s big 2024 update takes a long time to install
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...-update-to-windows-11-24h2-quite-a-while.html
Windows 11’s big 2024 update leaves behind ~9GB of undeletable files
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...e-leaves-behind-9gb-of-undeletable-files.html
Latest Windows 11 24H2 bug performs a vanishing act on your mouse cursor – and I hope Microsoft fixes it soon
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...-mouse-cursor-disappear-heres-what-to-do.html
https://www.techradar.com/computing...use-cursor-and-i-hope-microsoft-fixes-it-soon
Microsoft Issues Security Update Fixing 118 Flaws, Two Actively Exploited in the Wild
https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/microsoft-issues-security-update-fixing.html
New update for Windows 11 23H2 fixes some nasty bugs - but 24H2's update is a different story
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/1010...-bugs-but-24h2s-is-different-story/index.html
Windows 11 Version 24H2 Faces Intel Issues, May Cause Games to Crash
https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-windows-11-24h2-intel-issues-may-causes-games-to-crash
Microsoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrades for 'incompatible' PCs, but there's a fix - for now
https://www.zdnet.com/article/micro...or-incompatible-pcs-but-theres-a-fix-for-now/
WordPad is now gone from Windows 11. Here’s how to bring it back
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2376881/how-to-get-wordpad-back-windows-11-24h2.html
Warning! Windows 11’s huge 2024 update removes these features and apps
https://www.pcworld.com/article/234...4-update-removes-these-features-and-apps.html
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features
Uh oh! Windows 11’s big 2024 Update is blue screening for some users
https://www.pcworld.com/article/247...pdate-is-blue-screening-heres-what-to-do.html
September Windows 11 update riddled with issues. Here’s what you can do
https://www.pcworld.com/article/246...iddled-with-issues-heres-what-you-can-do.html
Last week, Microsoft released the KB5043076 update for Windows 11 on Patch Tuesday (the second Tuesday of every month). This update is a mandatory security update that’s being delivered to all users.
Overall, it’s a beneficial update for many users, one that brings several improvements and even a performance boost in some cases. But for some other unfortunate users, the update has brought issues and headaches, including serious problems like crashes.
This Windows Tool Can Let In Viruses Without Detection
https://www.makeuseof.com/powershell-security-risk-how-to-protect
This built-in Windows app is slowing down PCs. Here’s what you can do
https://www.pcworld.com/article/245...y-eats-up-resources-how-to-switch-it-off.html
Pinning apps to the Windows 11 taskbar is getting easier
https://www.pcworld.com/article/245...the-windows-11-taskbar-is-getting-easier.html
Windows’ contentious Recall feature won’t be uninstallable, but it should be
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2453278/microsoft-recall-wont-be-uninstallable-but-it-should-be.html
Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 reach end of support: Update now, or else
https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-11-21h2-and-22h2-reach-end-of-support-update-now-or-else
Microsoft fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities and dozens of other flaws
https://www.pcworld.com/article/245...n-close-0-day-gaps-in-windows-and-office.html
Microsoft September 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 79 flaws
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...024-patch-tuesday-fixes-4-zero-days-79-flaws/
https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/microsoft-issues-patches-for-79-flaws.html
https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-finds-79-security-flaws-patches-windows-after-4-bugs-exploited
This Patch Tuesday fixed seven critical vulnerabilities, which were either remote code execution or elevation of privileges flaws.
The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed below:
30 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
4 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
23 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
11 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
8 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
3 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the new Windows 11 KB5043076 cumulative update and Windows 10 KB5043064 update.
Microsoft to start force-upgrading Windows 22H2 systems next month
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...ce-upgrading-windows-22h2-systems-next-month/
Microsoft fixes File Explorer crash bug in Windows 11
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2451525/file-explorer-crashes-microsoft-fixes-bug-in-windows-11.html
When users tried to open File Explorer via the taskbar, it stopped responding and crashed. According to Microsoft, this File Explorer issue has been fixed starting with Insider build 22635.4005.
For now, only Insider testers will benefit from this fix, but all Windows 11 users will eventually get the fix. This means that the latest major update for Windows 11, namely KB5041587, doesn’t yet fix this bug.
Update KB5041587 is no longer just for testers, but is now an optional update that Windows users currently still have to install manually. After installing KB5041587, non-Insider versions of Windows 11 will have build numbers 22621.4112 or 22631.4112.
If you haven’t installed optional update KB5041587 yet, we recommend it. It’s full of helpful system features and improvements along with several other fixes that affect the performance and stability of File Explorer. Notable new features include the ability to share files directly with Android phones, significant performance boosts for AMD’s newest Ryzen CPUs, and improvements to Narrator and Dictation.
Windows 11 KB5041872 / KB5038603 downloads get stuck at 8% with 100% CPU, PC lag, slowdown
https://www.neowin.net/news/windows...-get-stuck-at-8-with-100-cpu-pc-lag-slowdown/
Surprise! Microsoft makes controversial Recall feature uninstall able
https://www.pcworld.com/article/244...call-feature-to-be-uninstalled-heres-how.html
Did you know Windows 11 has a God Mode? Here’s what it can do
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2438485/did-you-know-windows-11-has-a-god-mode.html
Windows 11 update adds easier Android file sharing, faster voice dictation, and more
https://www.zdnet.com/article/windo...-file-sharing-faster-voice-dictation-and-more
Those who run Windows 11 may want to install the latest update to snag some helpful new features. Kicked off on Tuesday, this week's update from Microsoft, dubbed KB5041587, adds a new way to share files with Android devices and throws in a few other perks.
Windows 11’s AMD-boosting update is now available to everyone
https://overclock3d.net/news/cpu_ma...boosting-update-is-now-available-to-everyone/
https://www.techpowerup.com/326010/...ptimizations-now-available-to-windows-11-23h2
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/pr...-zen-4-and-zen-3-chips-should-receive-a-boost
https://www.eteknix.com/amd-brings-gaming-performance-boost-to-ryzen-cpus-with-windows-11-update/
We wanted to let you know that the branch prediction optimisation found in Windows 11 24H2 has now been backported to Windows 11 23H2. Users will need to look for KB5041587 under Windows Update > Advanced Options > Optional Updates. We expect the performance uplift to be very similar between 24H2 and 23H2 with KB5041587 installed.
https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5041587
Windows Downdate tool lets you 'unpatch' Windows systems
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...wndate-tool-lets-you-unpatch-windows-systems/
While Microsoft released a security update (KB5041773) to fix the CVE-2024-21302 Windows Secure Kernel Mode privilege escalation flaw on August 7, the company has yet to provide a patch for CVE-2024-38202, a Windows Update Stack elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Windows 11 updates are about to become a lot easier with hotpatching
https://www.pcworld.com/article/243...-to-become-a-lot-easier-with-hotpatching.html
Microsoft shares more info on fixing broken dual-boot after August Patch Tuesday updates
https://www.neowin.net/news/microso...dual-boot-after-august-patch-tuesday-updates/
Microsoft confirms August Patch Tuesday updates break dual-boot in Windows 11 and 10
https://www.neowin.net/news/microso...updates-break-dual-boot-in-windows-11-and-10/
Windows 11 version 24H2: KB5041571
Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2: KB5041585
Windows 10 version 22H2: KB5041580
[BitLocker (known issue)] A BitLocker recovery screen shows when you start up your device. This occurs after you install the July 9, 2024, update. This issue is more likely to occur if device encryption is on. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Device encryption. To unlock your drive, Windows might ask you to enter the recovery key from your Microsoft account.
[Lock screen] This update addresses CVE-2024-38143. Because of this, the “Use my windows user account” check box is not available on the lock screen to connect to Wi-Fi.
[NetJoinLegacyAccountReuse] This update removes this registry key. For more information refer to KB5020276—Netjoin: Domain join hardening changes.
[Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) and Linux Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)] This update applies SBAT to systems that run Windows. This stops vulnerable Linux EFI (Shim bootloaders) from running. This SBAT update will not apply to systems that dual-boot Windows and Linux. After the SBAT update is applied, older Linux ISO images might not boot. If this occurs, work with your Linux vendor to get an updated ISO image.
Microsoft is discontinuing rounded tabs in Edge
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-discontinuing-rounded-tabs-in-edge/
Despite the quiet announcement, rounded tabs still work in Microsoft Edge. If you want to enable that feature, head to edge://flags/#edge-visual-rejuv-rounded-tabs and set the flag to Enabled. Next, enable edge://flags/#edge-rounded-containers. After that, restart Microsoft Edge to apply the changes.
Latest Windows 11 update cripples PCs. Here’s what to do if you’re affected
https://www.pcworld.com/article/243...ripples-pcs-what-to-do-if-youre-affected.html
Last week, Microsoft released the KB5041585 cumulative update for Windows that packed together a bunch of improvements and security patches along with fixing the BitLocker BSOD issue.
But in what appears to be a trend this year, this Windows update comes with some serious side effects.
According to IT blog Borncity (German), patch KB5041585 can cause Windows 11 PCs to crawl to a halt due to skyrocketing CPU usage. And according to Windows Latest, the patch can even fail to install altogether on some PCs. Complaints from affected users can be found across social media, such as in this Reddit thread.
Windows Latest continues: “KB5041585 has also led to high CPU usage, with some users reporting that their CPU is constantly at 100%, causing everything to run slowly and leading to frequent timeouts.”
Windows 11's new update reportedly makes some PCs 'super slow' and stops Valorant loading
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/9996...er-slow-and-stops-valorant-loading/index.html
Microsoft says it’s finally getting rid of Control Panel in Windows
https://www.pcworld.com/article/243...-getting-rid-of-control-panel-in-windows.html
https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-control-panel-is-going-away-use-windows-settings-app-instead
https://www.pcworld.com/article/243...ry-control-panel-from-my-cold-dead-hands.html
Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by North Korea's Lazarus Group
https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/microsoft-patches-zero-day-flaw.html
https://www.pcmag.com/news/zero-day-windows-bug-linked-to-north-korean-hacking-group-lazarus
Microsoft is making Windows 11 more energy efficient, adds new Power Mode settings
https://www.neowin.net/news/microso...nergy-efficient-adds-new-power-mode-settings/
Microsoft begins cracking down on people dodging Windows 11's system requirements
https://www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-cracking-down-dodging-windows-11-system-requirements
Microsoft removes FAT32 partition size limit in Windows 11
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...ves-fat32-partition-size-limit-in-windows-11/
https://www.pcmag.com/news/windows-finally-expands-fat32-formatting-from-32gb-to-2tb
https://www.pcworld.com/article/242...ger-fat32-partitions-directly-in-windows.html
Windows 11/10 system driver has BSOD-triggering CVE-2024-6768 flaw on fully updated PCs
https://www.neowin.net/news/windows...ring-cve-2024-6768-flaw-on-fully-updated-pcs/
Last month, a large number of Windows enterprise and business PCs worldwide came head-on with one of the biggest global computing outages of all time. It was a consequence of a buggy CrowdStrike Falcon IPC Template Type and this month the cybersecurity firm released its final report about the issue. What all that led to is the infamous Blue Screens of Death (BSODs), which has its roots in the first Windows NT (version 3.1) days.
While the CrowdStrike BSOD outage was a consequence of a botched security update, a new BSOD-triggering security flaw has been discovered in a Windows driver by cybersecurity firm Fortra, and fully updated Windows systems are affected by this vulnerability.
The firm explains that the Windows' CLFS.SYS driver, responsible for handling the Common Log FIle System, is the root of the issue and is triggered by improper validation (CWE-1284) thus leading to a denial of service-induced BSOD. The issue is being tracked under ID "CVE-2024-6768." Fortra's Nicardo Narvaja writes:
CVE-2024-6768 is a vulnerability in the Common Log File System (CLFS.sys) driver of Windows, caused by improper validation of specified quantities in input data. This flaw leads to an unrecoverable inconsistency, triggering the KeBugCheckEx function and resulting in a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD). The issue affects all versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, despite having all updates applied.
A Proof of Concept (PoC) shows that by crafting specific values within a .BLF file, an unprivileged user can induce a system crash. The potential problems include system instability and denial of service, as malicious users can exploit this vulnerability to repeatedly crash affected systems, disrupting operations and potentially causing data loss.
The bright side is that this is a local attack so a threat actor trying to manipulate the CLFS' Base Log File (BLF) would need physical access to your system. You can find the technical details about the Proof of Concept (PoC) on Fortra's website.
The flaw is similar to CVE-2023-36424 LPE (local privilege escalation) which Microsoft addressed last year with the November 2023 Patch Tuesday updates (KB5032189 for Windows 10 and KB5032190 for Windows 11).
This security flaw report comes hot on the heels of another issue that we covered last week where a fully updated Windows PC can be tricked into downgrading permanently.
Microsoft retires Windows updates causing 0x80070643 errors
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...es-windows-updates-causing-0x80070643-errors/
Microsoft has retired several Windows security updates released during the January 2024 Patch Tuesday that have been causing 0x80070643 errors when installing Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) updates.
Redmond first acknowledged this known issue in January, days after widespread reports from Windows users of 0x80070643 errors.
The company released the problematic KB5034441 (Windows 10 21H2/22H2), KB5034440 (Windows 11 21H2), and KB5034439 (Windows Server 2022) updates to fix CVE-2024-20666, a BitLocker encryption bypass flaw that can let attackers access encrypted data.
This known issue mistakenly shows generic '0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE' error messages on affected systems instead of the correct CBS_E_INSUFFICIENT_DISK_SPACE error if the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) partition is too small for the update to install.
Following months of investigating the issue and looking for a fix, Redmond announced in May that it won't provide an automated fix for the bug causing these 0x80070643 update errors, instead asking users to manually address it by expanding their WinRE partitions by 250 MB to accommodate the new updates.
"Automatic resolution of this issue won't be available in a future Windows update. Manual steps are necessary to complete the installation of this update on devices that are experiencing this error," Microsoft said.
"The WinRE partition requires 250 megabytes of free space. Devices which do not have sufficient free space will need to increase the size of the partition via manual action."
This Tuesday, Microsoft also killed the buggy updates and replaced them with KB5042320, KB5042321, and KB5042322, as first spotted by Neowin.
The new updates will only be offered if your WinRE recovery partition has enough free space to accommodate the changes, preventing the 0x80070643 errors from being displayed.
"This update automatically applies Safe OS Dynamic Update (KB5034232) to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) on a running PC. The update installs improvements to Windows recovery features," the replacement updates read.
The company provides users with two options to prepare their WinRE recovery partitions, either to use manual steps detailed in the KB5028997 support document or a dedicated script that can automate the process.
"If you would like to make sure your device is offered this update, please follow the Instructions to manually resize your partition or use a sample script to increase the size of the WinRE recovery partition," Redmond further explains.
"Once your partition has sufficient disk space, click Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates to have the update offered to you and then install it."
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Anytime more news upcoming about Windows 11.
Please post many news about Windows 11 if anyone can! I love to read any news from anyone posts News about Windows 11 anytime now into future.
Read news about what Microsoft mess up Windows 11 operating system so bad.
Some Western Digital SSDs cause Windows 11 crashes after 2024 update
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...se-windows-11-to-crash-after-2024-update.html
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/ss...n-greeted-with-constant-blue-screens-of-death
Windows 11’s 2024 update is now also killing internet connections
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...is-now-also-killing-internet-connections.html
Windows 11’s October update doesn’t install, gets stuck and restarts
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...e-doesnt-install-gets-stuck-and-restarts.html
Warning: Windows 11’s big 2024 update takes a long time to install
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...-update-to-windows-11-24h2-quite-a-while.html
Windows 11’s big 2024 update leaves behind ~9GB of undeletable files
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...e-leaves-behind-9gb-of-undeletable-files.html
Latest Windows 11 24H2 bug performs a vanishing act on your mouse cursor – and I hope Microsoft fixes it soon
https://www.pcworld.com/article/248...-mouse-cursor-disappear-heres-what-to-do.html
https://www.techradar.com/computing...use-cursor-and-i-hope-microsoft-fixes-it-soon
Microsoft Issues Security Update Fixing 118 Flaws, Two Actively Exploited in the Wild
https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/microsoft-issues-security-update-fixing.html
New update for Windows 11 23H2 fixes some nasty bugs - but 24H2's update is a different story
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/1010...-bugs-but-24h2s-is-different-story/index.html
Windows 11 Version 24H2 Faces Intel Issues, May Cause Games to Crash
https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-windows-11-24h2-intel-issues-may-causes-games-to-crash
Microsoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrades for 'incompatible' PCs, but there's a fix - for now
https://www.zdnet.com/article/micro...or-incompatible-pcs-but-theres-a-fix-for-now/
WordPad is now gone from Windows 11. Here’s how to bring it back
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2376881/how-to-get-wordpad-back-windows-11-24h2.html
Warning! Windows 11’s huge 2024 update removes these features and apps
https://www.pcworld.com/article/234...4-update-removes-these-features-and-apps.html
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features
Uh oh! Windows 11’s big 2024 Update is blue screening for some users
https://www.pcworld.com/article/247...pdate-is-blue-screening-heres-what-to-do.html
September Windows 11 update riddled with issues. Here’s what you can do
https://www.pcworld.com/article/246...iddled-with-issues-heres-what-you-can-do.html
Last week, Microsoft released the KB5043076 update for Windows 11 on Patch Tuesday (the second Tuesday of every month). This update is a mandatory security update that’s being delivered to all users.
Overall, it’s a beneficial update for many users, one that brings several improvements and even a performance boost in some cases. But for some other unfortunate users, the update has brought issues and headaches, including serious problems like crashes.
This Windows Tool Can Let In Viruses Without Detection
https://www.makeuseof.com/powershell-security-risk-how-to-protect
This built-in Windows app is slowing down PCs. Here’s what you can do
https://www.pcworld.com/article/245...y-eats-up-resources-how-to-switch-it-off.html
Pinning apps to the Windows 11 taskbar is getting easier
https://www.pcworld.com/article/245...the-windows-11-taskbar-is-getting-easier.html
Windows’ contentious Recall feature won’t be uninstallable, but it should be
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2453278/microsoft-recall-wont-be-uninstallable-but-it-should-be.html
Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2 reach end of support: Update now, or else
https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-11-21h2-and-22h2-reach-end-of-support-update-now-or-else
Microsoft fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities and dozens of other flaws
https://www.pcworld.com/article/245...n-close-0-day-gaps-in-windows-and-office.html
Microsoft September 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 4 zero-days, 79 flaws
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...024-patch-tuesday-fixes-4-zero-days-79-flaws/
https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/microsoft-issues-patches-for-79-flaws.html
https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-finds-79-security-flaws-patches-windows-after-4-bugs-exploited
This Patch Tuesday fixed seven critical vulnerabilities, which were either remote code execution or elevation of privileges flaws.
The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed below:
30 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
4 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
23 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
11 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
8 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
3 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the new Windows 11 KB5043076 cumulative update and Windows 10 KB5043064 update.
Microsoft to start force-upgrading Windows 22H2 systems next month
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...ce-upgrading-windows-22h2-systems-next-month/
Microsoft fixes File Explorer crash bug in Windows 11
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2451525/file-explorer-crashes-microsoft-fixes-bug-in-windows-11.html
When users tried to open File Explorer via the taskbar, it stopped responding and crashed. According to Microsoft, this File Explorer issue has been fixed starting with Insider build 22635.4005.
For now, only Insider testers will benefit from this fix, but all Windows 11 users will eventually get the fix. This means that the latest major update for Windows 11, namely KB5041587, doesn’t yet fix this bug.
Update KB5041587 is no longer just for testers, but is now an optional update that Windows users currently still have to install manually. After installing KB5041587, non-Insider versions of Windows 11 will have build numbers 22621.4112 or 22631.4112.
If you haven’t installed optional update KB5041587 yet, we recommend it. It’s full of helpful system features and improvements along with several other fixes that affect the performance and stability of File Explorer. Notable new features include the ability to share files directly with Android phones, significant performance boosts for AMD’s newest Ryzen CPUs, and improvements to Narrator and Dictation.
Windows 11 KB5041872 / KB5038603 downloads get stuck at 8% with 100% CPU, PC lag, slowdown
https://www.neowin.net/news/windows...-get-stuck-at-8-with-100-cpu-pc-lag-slowdown/
Surprise! Microsoft makes controversial Recall feature uninstall able
https://www.pcworld.com/article/244...call-feature-to-be-uninstalled-heres-how.html
Did you know Windows 11 has a God Mode? Here’s what it can do
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2438485/did-you-know-windows-11-has-a-god-mode.html
Windows 11 update adds easier Android file sharing, faster voice dictation, and more
https://www.zdnet.com/article/windo...-file-sharing-faster-voice-dictation-and-more
Those who run Windows 11 may want to install the latest update to snag some helpful new features. Kicked off on Tuesday, this week's update from Microsoft, dubbed KB5041587, adds a new way to share files with Android devices and throws in a few other perks.
Windows 11’s AMD-boosting update is now available to everyone
https://overclock3d.net/news/cpu_ma...boosting-update-is-now-available-to-everyone/
https://www.techpowerup.com/326010/...ptimizations-now-available-to-windows-11-23h2
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/pr...-zen-4-and-zen-3-chips-should-receive-a-boost
https://www.eteknix.com/amd-brings-gaming-performance-boost-to-ryzen-cpus-with-windows-11-update/
We wanted to let you know that the branch prediction optimisation found in Windows 11 24H2 has now been backported to Windows 11 23H2. Users will need to look for KB5041587 under Windows Update > Advanced Options > Optional Updates. We expect the performance uplift to be very similar between 24H2 and 23H2 with KB5041587 installed.
https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB5041587
Windows Downdate tool lets you 'unpatch' Windows systems
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...wndate-tool-lets-you-unpatch-windows-systems/
While Microsoft released a security update (KB5041773) to fix the CVE-2024-21302 Windows Secure Kernel Mode privilege escalation flaw on August 7, the company has yet to provide a patch for CVE-2024-38202, a Windows Update Stack elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Windows 11 updates are about to become a lot easier with hotpatching
https://www.pcworld.com/article/243...-to-become-a-lot-easier-with-hotpatching.html
Microsoft shares more info on fixing broken dual-boot after August Patch Tuesday updates
https://www.neowin.net/news/microso...dual-boot-after-august-patch-tuesday-updates/
Microsoft confirms August Patch Tuesday updates break dual-boot in Windows 11 and 10
https://www.neowin.net/news/microso...updates-break-dual-boot-in-windows-11-and-10/
Windows 11 version 24H2: KB5041571
Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2: KB5041585
Windows 10 version 22H2: KB5041580
[BitLocker (known issue)] A BitLocker recovery screen shows when you start up your device. This occurs after you install the July 9, 2024, update. This issue is more likely to occur if device encryption is on. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Device encryption. To unlock your drive, Windows might ask you to enter the recovery key from your Microsoft account.
[Lock screen] This update addresses CVE-2024-38143. Because of this, the “Use my windows user account” check box is not available on the lock screen to connect to Wi-Fi.
[NetJoinLegacyAccountReuse] This update removes this registry key. For more information refer to KB5020276—Netjoin: Domain join hardening changes.
[Secure Boot Advanced Targeting (SBAT) and Linux Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)] This update applies SBAT to systems that run Windows. This stops vulnerable Linux EFI (Shim bootloaders) from running. This SBAT update will not apply to systems that dual-boot Windows and Linux. After the SBAT update is applied, older Linux ISO images might not boot. If this occurs, work with your Linux vendor to get an updated ISO image.
Microsoft is discontinuing rounded tabs in Edge
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-discontinuing-rounded-tabs-in-edge/
Despite the quiet announcement, rounded tabs still work in Microsoft Edge. If you want to enable that feature, head to edge://flags/#edge-visual-rejuv-rounded-tabs and set the flag to Enabled. Next, enable edge://flags/#edge-rounded-containers. After that, restart Microsoft Edge to apply the changes.
Latest Windows 11 update cripples PCs. Here’s what to do if you’re affected
https://www.pcworld.com/article/243...ripples-pcs-what-to-do-if-youre-affected.html
Last week, Microsoft released the KB5041585 cumulative update for Windows that packed together a bunch of improvements and security patches along with fixing the BitLocker BSOD issue.
But in what appears to be a trend this year, this Windows update comes with some serious side effects.
According to IT blog Borncity (German), patch KB5041585 can cause Windows 11 PCs to crawl to a halt due to skyrocketing CPU usage. And according to Windows Latest, the patch can even fail to install altogether on some PCs. Complaints from affected users can be found across social media, such as in this Reddit thread.
Windows Latest continues: “KB5041585 has also led to high CPU usage, with some users reporting that their CPU is constantly at 100%, causing everything to run slowly and leading to frequent timeouts.”
Windows 11's new update reportedly makes some PCs 'super slow' and stops Valorant loading
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/9996...er-slow-and-stops-valorant-loading/index.html
Microsoft says it’s finally getting rid of Control Panel in Windows
https://www.pcworld.com/article/243...-getting-rid-of-control-panel-in-windows.html
https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-control-panel-is-going-away-use-windows-settings-app-instead
https://www.pcworld.com/article/243...ry-control-panel-from-my-cold-dead-hands.html
Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by North Korea's Lazarus Group
https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/microsoft-patches-zero-day-flaw.html
https://www.pcmag.com/news/zero-day-windows-bug-linked-to-north-korean-hacking-group-lazarus
Microsoft is making Windows 11 more energy efficient, adds new Power Mode settings
https://www.neowin.net/news/microso...nergy-efficient-adds-new-power-mode-settings/
Microsoft begins cracking down on people dodging Windows 11's system requirements
https://www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-cracking-down-dodging-windows-11-system-requirements
Microsoft removes FAT32 partition size limit in Windows 11
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...ves-fat32-partition-size-limit-in-windows-11/
https://www.pcmag.com/news/windows-finally-expands-fat32-formatting-from-32gb-to-2tb
https://www.pcworld.com/article/242...ger-fat32-partitions-directly-in-windows.html
Windows 11/10 system driver has BSOD-triggering CVE-2024-6768 flaw on fully updated PCs
https://www.neowin.net/news/windows...ring-cve-2024-6768-flaw-on-fully-updated-pcs/
Last month, a large number of Windows enterprise and business PCs worldwide came head-on with one of the biggest global computing outages of all time. It was a consequence of a buggy CrowdStrike Falcon IPC Template Type and this month the cybersecurity firm released its final report about the issue. What all that led to is the infamous Blue Screens of Death (BSODs), which has its roots in the first Windows NT (version 3.1) days.
While the CrowdStrike BSOD outage was a consequence of a botched security update, a new BSOD-triggering security flaw has been discovered in a Windows driver by cybersecurity firm Fortra, and fully updated Windows systems are affected by this vulnerability.
The firm explains that the Windows' CLFS.SYS driver, responsible for handling the Common Log FIle System, is the root of the issue and is triggered by improper validation (CWE-1284) thus leading to a denial of service-induced BSOD. The issue is being tracked under ID "CVE-2024-6768." Fortra's Nicardo Narvaja writes:
CVE-2024-6768 is a vulnerability in the Common Log File System (CLFS.sys) driver of Windows, caused by improper validation of specified quantities in input data. This flaw leads to an unrecoverable inconsistency, triggering the KeBugCheckEx function and resulting in a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD). The issue affects all versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, despite having all updates applied.
A Proof of Concept (PoC) shows that by crafting specific values within a .BLF file, an unprivileged user can induce a system crash. The potential problems include system instability and denial of service, as malicious users can exploit this vulnerability to repeatedly crash affected systems, disrupting operations and potentially causing data loss.
The bright side is that this is a local attack so a threat actor trying to manipulate the CLFS' Base Log File (BLF) would need physical access to your system. You can find the technical details about the Proof of Concept (PoC) on Fortra's website.
The flaw is similar to CVE-2023-36424 LPE (local privilege escalation) which Microsoft addressed last year with the November 2023 Patch Tuesday updates (KB5032189 for Windows 10 and KB5032190 for Windows 11).
This security flaw report comes hot on the heels of another issue that we covered last week where a fully updated Windows PC can be tricked into downgrading permanently.
Microsoft retires Windows updates causing 0x80070643 errors
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...es-windows-updates-causing-0x80070643-errors/
Microsoft has retired several Windows security updates released during the January 2024 Patch Tuesday that have been causing 0x80070643 errors when installing Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) updates.
Redmond first acknowledged this known issue in January, days after widespread reports from Windows users of 0x80070643 errors.
The company released the problematic KB5034441 (Windows 10 21H2/22H2), KB5034440 (Windows 11 21H2), and KB5034439 (Windows Server 2022) updates to fix CVE-2024-20666, a BitLocker encryption bypass flaw that can let attackers access encrypted data.
This known issue mistakenly shows generic '0x80070643 - ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE' error messages on affected systems instead of the correct CBS_E_INSUFFICIENT_DISK_SPACE error if the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) partition is too small for the update to install.
Following months of investigating the issue and looking for a fix, Redmond announced in May that it won't provide an automated fix for the bug causing these 0x80070643 update errors, instead asking users to manually address it by expanding their WinRE partitions by 250 MB to accommodate the new updates.
"Automatic resolution of this issue won't be available in a future Windows update. Manual steps are necessary to complete the installation of this update on devices that are experiencing this error," Microsoft said.
"The WinRE partition requires 250 megabytes of free space. Devices which do not have sufficient free space will need to increase the size of the partition via manual action."
This Tuesday, Microsoft also killed the buggy updates and replaced them with KB5042320, KB5042321, and KB5042322, as first spotted by Neowin.
The new updates will only be offered if your WinRE recovery partition has enough free space to accommodate the changes, preventing the 0x80070643 errors from being displayed.
"This update automatically applies Safe OS Dynamic Update (KB5034232) to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) on a running PC. The update installs improvements to Windows recovery features," the replacement updates read.
The company provides users with two options to prepare their WinRE recovery partitions, either to use manual steps detailed in the KB5028997 support document or a dedicated script that can automate the process.
"If you would like to make sure your device is offered this update, please follow the Instructions to manually resize your partition or use a sample script to increase the size of the WinRE recovery partition," Redmond further explains.
"Once your partition has sufficient disk space, click Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates to have the update offered to you and then install it."
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