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Windows Domain Controllers Hit by Restart Loops After April Patches
Windows Server 2025 KB5082063 Update Fails to Install
Microsoft Fixes Windows Server Unwanted 2025 Upgrade Bug
Microsoft Adds RDP File Phishing Protections to Windows
.NET 11 Preview 3 Ships with Enhanced Performance Features
Windows 11 April 2026 Patch Tuesday Adds 1000Hz+ Support
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday delivers accessibility improvements and high refresh rate support for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2.
Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 Updates Fix Security Flaws
Microsoft released Windows 11 cumulative updates KB5083769 and KB5082052 on April 14, 2026, addressing critical security vulnerabilities and system bugs.
Windows 11 Setup Gets Optional Update Skip Feature
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 setup update allowing users to skip update installation during initial PC configuration.
Microsoft Sets Final End Date for Outlook Lite App
Microsoft confirms the official shutdown date for Outlook Lite after announcing discontinuation plans eight months ago.
Microsoft Streamlines Windows Insider Feature Access
Microsoft simplifies Windows Insider testing program to give testers faster access to new features and improvements.
Windows 11 Update Issues Persist Despite Clean Documentation
Microsoft's official documentation claims Windows 11 has no known issues, but users continue reporting post-update glitches across multiple system configurations.
Microsoft Replaces Copilot with AI Writing Tools in Notepad
Microsoft begins reducing Copilot's presence on Windows 11 by introducing AI-powered writing tools in Notepad for Windows Insiders.
Xbox Edge Browser Gets Major Security Enhancement
Microsoft's Edge browser on Xbox consoles receives a significant security update that addresses multiple vulnerabilities affecting gaming sessions.
Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Search Bug Caused by Bing Update
Microsoft resolved a Windows 11 search issue that displayed blank results after a problematic Bing update broke the Start menu search functionality.
Microsoft Suspends Key Open-Source Developer Accounts
Microsoft suspended developer accounts maintaining critical open-source projects without notice, blocking Windows security patches and software builds.
Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 23H2 Start Menu Search Bug
Microsoft deployed a server-side fix for a Windows 11 23H2 Start Menu search issue affecting some devices on April 8, 2026.
OneDrive Drops Local Recycle Bin for Cloud File Deletions
Microsoft changes OneDrive deletion behavior to bypass local Recycle Bin, requiring web-based recovery for cloud files.
Microsoft Fixes Classic Outlook Email Sending Bug
Microsoft resolved a known issue preventing Classic Outlook users from sending emails through Outlook.com accounts on April 6, 2026.
Microsoft Removes Support and Recovery Assistant Tool
Microsoft deprecated and removed the Support and Recovery Assistant command-line utility from Windows updates starting March 10, 2026.
Windows 11 April 2026 Update Brings Performance Boosts
Microsoft prepares Windows 11 April 2026 update featuring enhanced performance optimizations and system-wide usability improvements for enterprise users.