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Microsoft confirms KB5120998 resets Windows 11 desktop settings
Microsoft has confirmed that the optional KB5120998 preview update stops some Windows 11 desktop settings from loading, leaving a solid black background that users cannot restore manually.
How to Deploy Windows 11 25H2 With Intune Feature Update Policies
Roll out Windows 11 25H2 to managed devices with Microsoft Intune feature update policies, from a small pilot ring to full production, including licensing, prerequisites, and monitoring.
How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070020 on Windows 10 and 11
Windows Update error 0x80070020 is a file sharing violation that blocks updates from installing on Windows 10 and 11. Here's how to fix it, step by step.
KB5089573 Adds Shared Audio, NPU Task Manager, and Faster Shell to Windows 11
Microsoft released KB5089573 on May 26, 2026, an optional preview for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 (Builds 26100.8524/26200.8524) with Shared Audio, Task Manager NPU monitoring, Multi-App Camera, and shell performance gains under the K2 initiative.
KB5087420 Fixes RDP Warning and Delivers May Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 23H2
KB5087420 is the May 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 23H2 (Build 22631.7079). Fixes the RDP multi-monitor warning issue from KB5082052, includes Secure Boot cert targeting improvements, and addresses BitLocker recovery behavior.
How to Activate Windows 10 ESU (Extended Security Updates): Complete Enrollment Guide
Windows 10 hit end of support on October 14, 2025. This guide walks through every ESU activation path: consumer enrollment, commercial MAK activation with slmgr, and Intune deployment, so your devices keep getting security updates.
KB5083631 Brings Xbox Mode, Taskbar Agents, and Driver Trust Changes to Windows 11
KB5083631 is the April 2026 optional preview for Windows 11 24H2/25H2 (Builds 26200.8328/26100.8328). Features: Xbox Mode, Agents on Taskbar, haptic feedback, FAT32 2TB, driver policy hardening.
KB5082052 Adds Secure Boot Status and RDP Protection to Windows 11 23H2
KB5082052 is the April 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 23H2 (Build 22631.6936) with Secure Boot cert status in Windows Security, RDP phishing protection, MS account sign-in fix, and vulnerable driver blocklist update.