Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows 11 Security Patch for Critical Vulnerability

16 mars 2026 à 02:56

Microsoft has issued an emergency security update for Windows 11, addressing a serious vulnerability that could allow attackers to remotely take control of affected systems. The urgent fix targets a flaw in the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) and was released outside the normal update schedule to help organizations secure their systems as quickly […]

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Blocks Access to C: Drive

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Par : Nayan

14 mars 2026 à 12:33

A serious issue has surfaced in Windows 11, where some users suddenly lose access to their system drive after installing a recent security update. Microsoft has officially acknowledged the bug and says it is actively investigating the problem with affected device manufacturers. The issue can make the C: drive inaccessible, preventing users from opening files, […]

Microsoft Leadership Shakeup: Rajesh Jha to Retire After 30+ Years, Major Restructuring Announced

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Par : Nayan

13 mars 2026 à 08:09

A major leadership change is coming to Microsoft as long-time executive Rajesh Jha has announced his retirement after more than three decades at the company. The veteran leader, who currently oversees major products like Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft 365, will step down in June 2026. This move signals a significant organizational shift at […]

Microsoft pulls Samsung app blocking Windows C: drive from Store

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Par : Sergiu Gatlan

16 mars 2026 à 09:14

Microsoft has removed the Samsung Galaxy Connect app from the Microsoft Store because it was causing issues on specific Samsung Galaxy Book 4 and desktop models running Windows 11. [...]

Microsoft releases Windows 11 OOB hotpatch to fix RRAS RCE flaw

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Par : Lawrence Abrams

14 mars 2026 à 17:48

Microsoft has released an out-of-band (OOB) update to fix a security vulnerabilities affecting Windows 11 Enterprise devices that receive hotpatch updates instead of the regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates. [...]

Microsoft: Windows 11 users can't access C: drive on some Samsung PCs

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Par : Lawrence Abrams

13 mars 2026 à 18:11

Microsoft is investigating a new issue affecting some Samsung laptops running Windows 11 after installing the February 2026 security updates, in which users lose access to their C:\ drive and are unable to launch applications. [...]

Microsoft investigates classic Outlook sync and connection issues

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Par : Sergiu Gatlan

13 mars 2026 à 12:53

Microsoft is investigating several issues causing email synchronization and connection problems when using the classic Outlook desktop client. [...]

Samsung laptop owners lose their C:\ drive on Windows 11 with "access denied" errors — as Microsoft removes the offending app

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

16 mars 2026 à 07:44

A critical Windows 11 bug has been traced to the Samsung Galaxy Connect app, prompting Microsoft to pull the app from its Store to stop new installs.

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A critical Windows 11 bug has been traced to the Samsung Galaxy Connect app.

Windows Central’s subreddit just hit 1,000+ members — here’s why you should join us

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Par : [email protected] (Daniel Rubino)

15 mars 2026 à 12:48

Our subreddit is quickly becoming one of the best places for Windows, Surface, Xbox, and PC fans to talk directly with us and with each other. Here’s why we built it — and why you might want to join.

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Microsoft quietly scraps plans to bring Copilot to notifications and Settings on Windows 11 as it moves to reduce AI bloat across the OS

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

15 mars 2026 à 11:55

Originally announced in 2024, Microsoft's plan to integrate Copilot across various areas of the Windows 11 shell has been shelved as the company reevaluates its AI approach in the OS.

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Windows Wrap: Windows 11’s disastrous year came at the perfect time for Xbox — Project Helix will drag PC gaming to where it needs to be

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

14 mars 2026 à 17:04

Windows 11 struggled in 2025, but it may have paved the way for Project Helix. Microsoft promised to reduce the pain points of Windows 11, and gamers may be the biggest benificiaries.

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Windows 11 PCs will receive Xbox mode next month. That mode is the next evolution of the Xbox Full Screen Experience seen on the Xbox Ally and other devices.

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13 mars 2026 à 16:07

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Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience — power users rejoice!

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

13 mars 2026 à 13:33

The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.

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4 new Microsoft Teams features coming next month, including AI you'll actually use and a must-have feature for saving time

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

13 mars 2026 à 11:46

Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.

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Microsoft Teams will roll out two new AI features in April alongside a handful of other improvements.

Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

13 mars 2026 à 06:32

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss Apple's new MacBook Neo and how it might impact the Windows market going forward. Also on this episode: Windows 12 rumors, what's real and what's not? Plus, the latest on Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox.

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I changed my Windows 11 wallpaper immediately the moment my friend sent me this

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

12 mars 2026 à 13:21

AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.

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This combination of Windows 11's "Bloom" wallaper and the Windows Central colors now sits as my desktop background.

Microsoft's Windows and Devices lead now reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella in important leadership shakeup

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

12 mars 2026 à 11:48

Microsoft's EVP of Experiences & Devices is retiring, and four new leads are taking his place who will now report directly to the CEO instead going forward.

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Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" — reflects on Surface failure and Windows on Arm while lamenting "we were early, but not wrong"

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

12 mars 2026 à 07:42

The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.

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