Tag: windows security update
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Microsoft Updates Disrupt File History Backup Feature in Windows
Beware: the latest September 2026 Windows security updates may have an unexpected side effect - disrupting the File History backup feature and leaving you unable to create or update your backups. If you rely on File History, you may want to hold off on installing these updates until the issue is resolved.
Microsoft Updates Trigger Errors on Windows Server 2016 Systems
If you've installed the August 2026 Windows security update on your Windows Server 2016 system, you might be experiencing recurring application errors due to a compatibility issue with the CompatTelRunner.exe process. This error can occur when the Compatibility Appraiser diagnostic service is enabled, causing frustrating Application Error events with Event ID 1000.
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.