Windows 10 — Latest News and Analysis

Microsoft extends Windows 10 security updates through October 2027, giving eligible PCs another life extension.

Microsoft has restored Windows Server 2016 KB5094122 installs tied to missing KB5087537 prerequisites, helping admins resume June security patching work.

Microsoft has fixed the Windows 11 BitLocker recovery bug in KB5089549, but Windows 10 and Windows Server admins still need April key-access workarounds.

Microsoft has confirmed April's KB5083769 Windows update breaks image-mount backups in Macrium, Acronis, UrBackup, and NinjaOne after blocking a kernel driver.

Microsoft has fixed 167 vulnerabilities in its April 2026 Patch Tuesday update, including an actively exploited SharePoint Server zero-day and a Defender flaw.

Google and Back Market have launched a $3 USB kit that installs ChromeOS Flex on old Windows 10 PCs, targeting 500 million users facing end of support.

Microsoft has released emergency update KB5086672 for Windows 11 after preview patch KB5079391 broke installations with error 0x80073712 on 24H2 and 25H2.

Microsoft has released Xbox PC Remote Tools in public preview, offering automated provisioning, incremental deployment, and CI/CD support for game devs.

Microsoft has announced planned WSL upgrades targeting faster file performance, improved networking, streamlined onboarding, and enterprise controls.

Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman has revealed he is working to end Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft account requirement, amid a growing internal campaign.

Microsoft has pledged to restore vertical taskbar positioning, reduce Copilot integrations, and improve Windows 11 update quality after months of user backlash.

Microsoft has released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday, fixing 84 vulnerabilities including two zero-days, 8 critical CVEs, and an AI-discovered CVSS 9.8 RCE flaw.

Microsoft has announced Extended Security Update programs for Windows 10 LTSB 2016 and Windows Server 2016, with ESU pricing from $61 per device per year.

Microsoft has announced it will deliver new Secure Boot certificates via Windows Update starting March 2026 before 2011 certificates expire in June.

Microsoft has announced plans to restore the movable Taskbar to Windows 11 by summer 2026, reversing a controversial decision made when the OS launched in 2021.

Microsoft has released Store CLI, a new command-line tool that enables developers and power users to browse, install, and update Microsoft Store apps from the terminal.

Microsoft has patched the Windows Notepad remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-20841, warning users to install February 2026 updates to block exploits.

Microsoft has patched six exploited zero-days in February 2026 Patch Tuesday, addressing 58 vulnerabilities and triggering urgent enterprise remediation.

Microsoft has ended support for legacy printer drivers on Windows 11, putting millions of older printers at risk with phased restrictions through 2027.

Microsoft has locked Windows 11 Storage settings behind administrator rights, requiring UAC approval for disk management tools users previously accessed freely.

Microsoft has deprecated the 3D Viewer app, which will be removed from the Microsoft Store on July 1, 2026. Learn about alternatives and migration options.

Microsoft has released KB5078127, its second emergency Windows 11 patch in seven days, fixing Outlook crashes and OneDrive failures after January's Patch Tuesday.

Microsoft has patched 112 vulnerabilities in January 2026, including CVE-2026-20805, a Desktop Window Manager zero-day that attackers are actively exploiting.

Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.97 with CursorWrap mouse utility for multi-monitor cursor wrapping and major Command Palette improvements for Windows users.

Windows 11 has lost market share to unsupported Windows 10 amid performance complaints, AI integration backlash, and quality concerns driving industry pushback.

Game developer Mason predicts Microsoft will abandon Windows for a Linux distribution within 15 years as gaming barriers fall and quality issues drive migration.

Microsoft is retiring Edge Collections with incomplete migration options that lose either data or functionality, reflecting strategic shift toward AI-first browser.

Cybercriminals are shifting to hiding malware in PNG images using steganography, bypassing Microsoft's recent block on SVG files in Outlook.

Azure CTO Mark Russinovich confirms the forensic tool will become a native "Optional Feature" serviced by Windows Update, eliminating manual binary management while introducing local NPU-driven inferencing.

We show you how to map a network drive in Windows 11 and Windows 10 for easier access to your media or FTP server.