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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 May 2026 Security Update KB5089549Released on May 12, failing to install on some devices running versions 24H2 and 25H2. The installation often fails during the reboot process, usually around 35 percent, and displays error code 0x800f0922. In affected systems, the update rolls back and displays a message indicating that the changes […]

Microsoft has confirmed that a Windows 11 update coming later this year will give users the option to remap the dedicated CoPilot key to the right Ctrl key or context menu key on supported devices. This change addresses workflow issues that arose when Microsoft introduced dedicated CoPilot keys on new PCs in 2024 in place

Microsoft has released Windows 11 builds 26300.8493 For experimental channel. This update introduces the option to move the taskbar to any edge of the screen for the first time since the launch of Windows 11. It also adds a smaller taskbar option, updates widgets behavior, expands Fluid Dictation language support, and introduces a redesigned set

Microsoft has announced a new feature called Cloud-initiated driver recoveryWhich automatically rolls back problematic drivers delivered via Windows Update to a known-good version without requiring user or hardware partner intervention. The feature will be released in September 2026 after several months of testing. This mechanism aims to fill the gap in the current driver recovery

A bug in Windows 11 is causing the search box in the built-in emoji picker to disappear, which means users can’t search for emojis by name. Several users have reported the issue, and Windows Central has confirmed it in the Windows 11 Insider Beta Channel. Microsoft has not yet acknowledged the bug or provided an

Microsoft has introduced a new feature flags page in the Windows 11 Insider Program. This update allows users to enable or disable announced experimental features directly through Windows Settings, removing the need for third-party tools like ViveTool. This feature only applies to officially announced features, while those that are hidden or not tested may still

Microsoft is testing Point-in-Time Restore, a new recovery feature for Windows 11 that provides a more comprehensive system snapshot than traditional system restore. The feature was first seen in the Windows 11 Insider Experimental preview released on April 24, 2026, and was originally announced for 2025. Microsoft states that the goal of point-in-time restore is

Microsoft has confirmed that it is included in a security update released in April 2026. psmounterex.sys driver in its vulnerable driver blocklist. This change causes some third-party backup programs to fail that rely on the driver to mount images and create VSS snapshots. The block was introduced to fix CVE-2023-43896, a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability

NTLighta free Windows optimization tool, has released version 2026.04.10936, which now includes the option to remove AI features like Copilot and Windows Recall from Windows 11 25H2 installation images. The update also introduces faster, multi-threaded extraction, reducing the time required to process and rebuild Windows images. Removing AI components reduces the overall installation size. NTLite

build windows 11 26300.8289 In addition to the Windows Update improvements announced by Microsoft on the experimental channel, four unknown changes are included. These updates were identified by Windows Central and leaker @PhantomOfEarth. They include a long-requested taskbar restore feature and a modern Run dialog that has remained largely unchanged for nearly 30 years. Movable

Microsoft has released a new policy setting that enables IT administrators to remove the Microsoft Copilot app from managed enterprise devices. The “Remove Microsoft CoPilot app” policy is accessible as a CSP and Group Policy after the April 2026 Windows Security Update is deployed to managed endpoints through Microsoft Intune or System Center Configuration Manager.

Microsoft is releasing the update to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Experimental channels, with plans to make these changes more widely available later. The update aims to give users more control over when updates are installed and reduce the number of restarts required each month. This update comes after a review by Microsoft 7,600

Samsung has released an update to its Galaxy Connect app, which brings it to version 2.1.6.0. The update extends compatibility from Samsung’s own Galaxy Book laptops to any Windows 11 PC running Intel or AMD x64 processors. This enables Galaxy smartphone users with third-party laptops from brands like Lenovo, ASUS, and Dell to access the

Google has introduced a physical ChromeOS Flex USB Kit In partnership with refurbished tech retailer Back Market, it’s priced at $3. The kit is aimed at users who are still running Windows 10 on hardware that does not meet Windows 11’s system requirements. Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025, with Extended Security

Microsoft has confirmed that the April 2026 security update for Windows 11, KB5083769Released on April 14, is causing some devices to boot directly into the BitLocker recovery screen instead of the desktop. Affected users must enter their BitLocker recovery key before the system can start normally. Microsoft says this is a one-time issue and future