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Windows Update Causes App Installation Failures: Here’s the Fix You Need
If you’ve encountered an increase in User Account Control (UAC) prompts or faced issues with application installations and repairs on Windows, the root cause may stem from a recent security update intended for Windows and Windows Server. Fortunately, Microsoft has shared a straightforward workaround designed for home users. However, those utilizing work computers without administrative…
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KB5063878: Microsoft Acknowledges UAC Changes Impacting App Installations on Windows 10 & 11
Microsoft recently issued an August 2025 security update, KB5063878, which introduces significant changes affecting User Account Control (UAC) during Windows Installer (MSI) repair operations. The update mandates the need for administrator credentials, addressing a security vulnerability recognized as CVE-2025-50173. As a result of this enforcement, standard users may face UAC prompts in various situations, such…
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Microsoft Acknowledges TLS 1.3 Issues Affecting IIS Express Client Certificate Handling on Windows 11
A Microsoft engineer has confirmed that the implementation of TLS 1.3 in Windows 11 is leading to compatibility issues with IIS Express when it comes to handling client certificates. This problem, which can also affect the full IIS under certain conditions, arises due to TLS 1.3’s exclusion of a feature called renegotiation. Previously, renegotiation allowed…
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How to Fix Slow Startup Times for PowerShell Console and Scripts
I have observed that the PowerShell console can be slow to open across various computers, sometimes taking several minutes. This slow start impacts not only the command shell (powershell.exe or pwsh.exe) but also the execution of logon PowerShell scripts via Group Policy Objects (GPO) or scheduled tasks. In this piece, we will explore possible causes…
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Optimizing DPI Scaling and Font Size for Enhanced RDP (RDS) Experience
Users who work in terminal sessions on an RDS (Remote Desktop Services) server often face a challenge with tiny UI elements making it hard to read. This problem is particularly evident for those using Full HD/HiDPI (Retina) monitors with high resolutions such as 2K and 4K. During an RDP session, users will find that the…
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Microsoft Introduces New Dynamic Updates KB5065378 & KB5064097 for Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025
Microsoft has introduced two new Dynamic Updates for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, enhancing the performance and reliability of upgrades. These updates, released separately from recent optional preview updates, focus on improving the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and the setup binaries utilized during feature updates. Dynamic Updates play a critical role in…
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Microsoft Unveils SQL Server 2025 Preview with Ubuntu 24.04 Support and TLS 1.3 Integration
Microsoft has recently unveiled the preview for SQL Server 2025, marking significant improvements for developers and IT teams. This Release Candidate 0 (RC0) version introduces support for Ubuntu 24.04, as well as the default implementation of TLS 1.3—two critical enhancements in the latest update. Ubuntu 24.04 Support For the first time, SQL Server 2025 can…
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Seamlessly Share Host Directories with VMs in Proxmox Using VirtioFS
With the launch of Proxmox VE 8.4, users can now create host-level shared directories, giving virtual machines (VMs) access to files from the Proxmox host without utilizing network protocols like SMB or NFS. This feature utilizes the VirtIOFS file system, which facilitates direct connections to shared directories, similar to shared folders in VMware Workstation. Setting…
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Microsoft Releases Urgent Windows Update to Address Reset and Recovery Issues
A few weeks ago, Microsoft rolled out its monthly patch update, which addressed 100 security vulnerabilities and fixed a flaw that was already being exploited. However, many users reported that the update disrupted critical recovery and reset functionalities in Windows. In response to these complaints, Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, KB5066189, to rectify the…
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Microsoft Resolves Issues with Latest Updates that Affected Windows Tools
Microsoft has resolved two significant bugs that emerged from the August 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, which had caused issues with Windows 11 upgrades and disrupted reset and recovery tools in both Windows 10 and 11. The problematic updates, specifically KB5063875, KB5063709, and KB5063877, not only blocked some Windows 11 devices from upgrading but also caused…