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Microsoft has confirmed a bizarre user interface bug affecting Windows 11 version 24H2 devices that renders the password sign-in icon invisible on the lock screen. The issue, stemming from the August 2025 non-security preview update (KB5064081) and persisting in subsequent cumulative updates, has left many users confused when switching between authentication methods. The glitch impacts […] The post Windows 11 24H2 Update Hides the Password Icon in the Sign-in Options on the Lock Screen appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft has officially acknowledged a significant disruption affecting Windows 11 version 24H2 users, specifically after installing the cumulative update KB5062553 released in July 2025. The issue primarily affects environments using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and devices undergoing their first user logon. Reports indicate that essential shell components, including the Start Menu, Taskbar, and System Settings, […] The post Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 24H2 Update Broken Multiple Core Features appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11’s stability with a new feature that prompts users for a quick memory diagnostic scan following blue screen of death (BSOD) incidents. This proactive tool aims to detect and mitigate memory corruption issues that often lead to unexpected restarts, potentially reducing future system crashes. Announced in recent Windows Insider builds, the […] The post Windows Introduces Quick Memory Scan Feature During Restart After BSOD Crashes appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft has acknowledged a significant authentication problem affecting users of recent Windows versions, stemming from security enhancements in updates released since late August 2025. The company detailed how these updates are triggering Kerberos and NTLM failures on devices sharing identical Security Identifiers (SIDs), leading to widespread login disruptions across enterprise networks. This issue, now officially […] The post Microsoft Confirms Recent Updates Cause Login Issues on Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and Windows Server 2025 appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft has rolled out a fix in its latest preview builds to resolve a notorious glitch with the “update and shut down” feature. This long-standing issue, which has haunted the operating system for years, tricked users into believing their PCs were powering off when updates were pending, only for the machines to restart unexpectedly and disrupt sleep cycles with noisy fans. The bug emerged shortly after Windows 11’s launch in 2021 and quickly became a source of […] The post Microsoft Fixes Long-standing Windows 11 ‘Update and Shut down’ Bug appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A recent optional update for Windows 11 version 24H2 is causing significant video playback issues for users with certain media applications. Microsoft has confirmed that the update, released in late August, can prevent protected content from playing correctly on Blu-Ray, DVD, and some Digital TV software. The issue stems from the non-security preview update KB5064081, […] The post Windows 11 24H2 Update KB5064081 Breaks Video Content Playback appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft is integrating free, on-device artificial intelligence capabilities into the classic Notepad application for Windows 11 users with Copilot+ PCs. The update introduces powerful text generation and editing tools, including “Summarize,” “Write,” and “Rewrite,” without requiring a subscription. The new AI-powered features are designed to enhance productivity by allowing users to generate, refine, and condense […] The post Windows 11 Notepad to Get AI Support for Free to Generate and Summarize Text appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft has opened the Release Preview Channel to Windows Insiders for the forthcoming Windows 11, version 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) enablement package (eKB), offering an early look at this year’s annual feature update. Insiders can now opt in via Windows Update’s “seeker” experience, with general availability slated for later in the calendar year. Key Takeaways1. Windows […] The post Windows 11 25H2 Update Preview Released, What’s New? appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Microsoft has officially addressed growing concerns among Windows 11 users, stating that its August 2025 security update for version 24H2 is not responsible for the scattered reports of SSD and HDD failures that have recently surfaced on social media and tech forums. The announcement follows a period of user concern after several individuals reported hardware […] The post Microsoft Confirms Recent Windows 11 24H2 Security Update Not Causing SSD/HDD Failures appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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