Tag: windows security update
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Microsoft Disables Windows Updates in Restricted Networks
If you've installed the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates on a restricted Windows network, you might face update failures - a frustrating issue that could leave your system vulnerable. Specifically, affected devices may still download February's security update, but then get stuck, unable to receive crucial updates from March onwards.
Microsoft Updates Disrupt Third-Party Backup Apps on Windows
Microsoft's latest Windows security update has caused disruptions to third-party backup apps, adding a vulnerable kernel driver to its blocklist to protect users from potential exploits. This change aims to prevent attackers from escalating privileges or executing arbitrary code, but has unfortunately caused failures in some backup products.
Microsoft Update Sparks BitLocker Recovery Issues on Windows Servers
A recent Microsoft security update has caused a stir for some Windows Server 2025 users, forcing servers to request BitLocker recovery keys after a routine patch, leaving administrators suddenly scrambling for a solution. The update, KB5082063, has been confirmed by Microsoft to trigger BitLocker recovery mode at boot, prompting a search for the very keys that should unlock their own disks.