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Opt-In Becomes Opt-Out

Windows 11 26H2: Enterprise Backup Becomes the Default

05. October, 2026 - 06:16

With Windows 11 26H2, Microsoft will automatically back up Windows settings on enterprise PCs unless administrators choose otherwise. However, the change does not apply to devices in the European Union.

Windows Server 2025 Not Affected

Windows Deployment Services to End

30. September, 2026 - 09:17

Microsoft plans to deprecate the WDS server role with the next version of Windows Server. Companies should plan their migration now, such as to Configuration Manager.

Delayed outage

Windows Server Updates Paralyze Remote Desktop

12. September, 2026 - 11:19

The September updates for Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 cause Remote Desktop Services to fail after a period of time.

No patch yet

Windows Server 2025: Changes Cause App Crashes

10. September, 2026 - 08:18

Microsoft warns of crashes and memory errors under Windows Server 2025. Affected are applications such as SQL Server that use Address Windowing Extensions.

Unusual growth driver

Ubuntu Grows Faster on Windows than on Native Linux

21. August, 2026 - 06:42

According to Canonical, the number of Ubuntu installations via WSL is now growing faster than that of native desktop installations.

Regular pop-ups for trial subscriptions

Windows Update Installs LG App with McAfee Ads

31. July, 2026 - 09:42

An automatic update via Windows delivers an app to PCs with certain LG monitors, displaying regular McAfee trial ads.

Links to Known Threat Actors

Windows Backdoor GigaWiper Blends Espionage with Destructive Wiping

13. July, 2026 - 13:13

Microsoft has issued a warning about GigaWiper, a Windows backdoor that combines advanced espionage capabilities with destructive data wiping while disguising its activity as a ransomware attack.

Outside the EU

Windows 11 26H2 Automatically Enables Settings Backup

09. July, 2026 - 15:17

Microsoft is changing the default behavior of a Windows feature that backs up device settings. With Windows 11 26H2, the feature will be enabled automatically — unless administrators explicitly disable it. Organizations outside the European Union will need to take action if they want to prevent it.

Windows Update Issues

Windows Updates Block Microsoft Office Apps

20. June, 2026 - 05:08

Following the June 2026 Windows updates, third-party applications are no longer able to launch Microsoft Office programs. Microsoft is working on a fix.