Microsoft has announced that the first hotpatch update for Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2 will roll out to businesses in the second week of May 2025. To receive it, organizations must enroll their devices in hotpatching and ensure the April 2025 baseline update is installed. Microsoft first announced hotpatching support for Windows 11 Enterprise version...
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 24H2 (also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update) has reached broad availability. Alongside the release, the company has flagged a new issue affecting Azure Virtual Desktop applications. Microsoft officially released Windows 11 version 24H2 on October 1, 2024, with several enhancements aimed at performance, security, and user…
Microsoft has announced several new features that will soon be coming to Copilot+ PCs. Over the next month, these new Copilot+ PC experiences will begin rolling out to users enrolled in the Windows Insider program. First off, Microsoft will introduce support for an AI agent in Settings on Copilot+ PCs. This new feature will allow…
Microsoft has officially started rolling out the controversial Windows Recall feature to all Copilot+ PCs. The latest update also introduces an enhanced AI-powered Windows Search and a new productivity tool called Click to Do. Microsoft originally planned to launch Windows Recall with Copilot+ PCs in June 2024. However, this controversial AI tool was delayed due…
Earlier this month, a mysterious folder called “inetpub” started appearing on various Windows PCs that installed the April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. Microsoft later explained that this new folder was created to patch a bug that could leave users’ PCs vulnerable to cyberattacks. What is the “inetpub” folder, and why did it appear? The inetpub…
Microsoft is investigating a newly discovered bug that’s prompting unexpected Windows 11 upgrade offers for some enterprise users due to an issue with Microsoft Intune. The company has acknowledged the issue on the Microsoft 365 admin center and is actively deploying a code fix to affected devices. Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution…
Microsoft released the April 2025 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 yesterday. This month, Microsoft fixed more than 120 security vulnerabilities, with one of them already being exploited by attackers. On the quality and experience updates front, Microsoft released a new patch (KB5055523) for Windows 11 version 24H2. The latest update addresses…
Microsoft has announced that hotpatch updates are available for Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2 PCs with Intel and AMD processors. This feature enables users to apply OS security patches in the background, eliminating the need for device reboots. How does the hotpatch feature work? According to Microsoft, hotpatch updates follow the same ring deployment schedule…
Microsoft is testing a new Quick Machine Recovery tool for Windows 11, designed to remotely restore devices that fail to boot. This feature allows IT administrators to recover Windows systems, reducing downtime and ensuring seamless operations. Microsoft first announced the Quick Machine Recover tool last year as part of its Windows Resiliency Initiative. This initiative…
In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss upcoming Windows 11 updates and the new Startup Boost task that will soon make Office apps launch faster on Windows PCs.
Imagine hitting print and instead of your document, your printer spits out a cryptic mix of random symbols and network commands—frustrating, right? Microsoft has now fixed this bizarre USB printing bug with a new patch (KB5053657) that affected PCs running Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2. Microsoft released the Windows 11 preview update (KB5050092) on…
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This article delves into the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) and its implementation in Microsoft Windows. We’ll explore what it is, the fundamental concepts, functionality, advancements in Windows 11, and essential troubleshooting techniques. It aims to offer you a comprehensive understanding of IPP. Introduction to Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Microsoft announced support for the Internet Printing…