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Microsoft Resolves Mouse Settings Reset Bug with September Updates

Good news for Windows 11 users: Microsoft has squashed a frustrating bug that reset customized mouse settings, and the fix is now available through the latest security updates. Installing the latest update will not only resolve this issue but also bring important improvements and fixes to your device.

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Microsoft Fixes Bug That Erased Windows Desktop Settings

Microsoft has squashed a frustrating bug that prevented Windows desktop settings from loading, leaving users with a dull black background - but thankfully, the fix is now in place! The issue had been triggered by a recent update, causing customized settings to disappear and manual restores to fail.

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Windows Defender error message on laptop screen in cluttered home office setting.

Microsoft Fixes Bug Disrupting Windows Defender Scans

Windows Defender was acting up, causing scans to fail and crashes with annoying error messages - but thankfully, Microsoft has swooped in to fix the problem. The update resolves issues with 0xc0000005 access violation errors and pesky "Threat service has stopped" messages on Windows 10 and 11 devices.

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Laptop screen shows Windows Update progress with driver update message.

Microsoft Fixes Autopatch Bug Deploying Restricted Drivers

Microsoft fixed a Windows Autopatch bug that caused a small number of EU devices to receive restricted driver updates despite administrative policies in place to block them. The issue affected specific Windows 11 versions, including 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2.

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Microsoft Resolves Bug Driving Unplanned Windows Server Upgrades

Microsoft has squashed a bug that was causing Windows Server 2019 and 2022 machines to unexpectedly upgrade to Windows Server 2025 without admin consent, and has restored control to IT teams. The fix brings relief to organizations that value control over their server upgrades.

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