On April 16, 2025, Microsoft released an out-of-band update for Windows 10, designated as KB5059091 (OS Build 17763.7249). This update specifically targets Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019, Windows 10 IoT Core LTSC, and Windows Server 2019. The primary focus of this update is to resolve issues related to container images and servicing stacks, enhancing the overall stability and compatibility of the operating system.

Microsoft has announced the release of an out-of-band update for Windows Server 2022, designated as KB5059092 (OS Build 20348.3566), aimed at resolving issues related to the 2025.04 B container images. This update, released on April 16, 2025, ensures enhanced compatibility and reliability across various Windows versions by addressing a significant problem where Windows containers running in Hyper-V isolation mode could fail to start if there was a mismatch in their update levels compared to the hosting utility virtual machine (UVM). This incompatibility led to issues with system files that ultimately caused startup failures, but the new update rectifies these problems, allowing containers to access the required system files from the host correctly.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Build 22631.5261 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel as part of the Windows 11 version 23H2 update. This build introduces a variety of new features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience and system performance. Key features include:

Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 Build 19045.5794 (KB5055612) to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, specifically for those on version 22H2. This update addresses two key issues: first, it resolves a case-sensitivity problem in the GPU paravirtualization check within the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2), which could have impeded GPU paravirtualization support. Secondly, it enhances OS security by updating the Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist, adding new drivers that pose security risks and have been implicated in Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks.

Microsoft has launched the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5551 for users in the Dev Channel. This update enhances the Windows search functionality, making it easier to find settings by allowing users to search using their own phrases instead of needing the exact setting name. This feature is powered by a 40+ TOPS NPU integrated into Copilot+ PCs, enabling offline semantic searches.

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3863, geared towards users in the Beta Channel running Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces several enhancements aimed at improving user experience and accessibility.

.NET 10 Preview 3 has officially been released, bringing a host of enhancements across multiple areas, including the .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and .NET MAUI. Key features of this release include a safe method for creating ValidationContext, improved support for Telemetry Schema URLs within ActivitySource and Meter, enhanced byte-level operations in the BPE Tokenizer, and a dependable option for the LightGBM Trainer in ML.NET.

The latest version of AttackSurfaceAnalyzer, 2.3.321, has been released, introducing important updates and features. This release includes updates to various dependencies, which enhances the overall performance and security of the tool. Additionally, a new privacy statement link has been integrated into the graphical user interface (GUI), improving transparency regarding data handling and user privacy.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26100.3902 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, introducing a variety of new features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience and productivity. This update is part of the Windows 11 24H2 version.

PowerToys 0.90.1 Released: Key Improvements and Fixes

Microsoft has announced the release of Visual Studio Code version 1.99.2, which includes several updates and improvements. A notable addition is an experimental feature that allows users to configure the default language model or mode. The release also highlights various issues that have been identified and are expected to be addressed in future updates. These issues encompass updater crashes during updates, difficulties with installation and upgrades, Windows-specific problems, a bug in the agent mode chat window, significant input delays when policies are activated after version 1.99, challenges with configuration and setup, performance lags, chat context errors following the latest update, issues with opening notebook cell output in a new text editor tab, and problems with quick fix overlay tips not being displayed due to insufficient CSS.

Microsoft has officially released Visual Studio Code version 1.99.1, which includes important security updates aimed at mitigating a remote code execution vulnerability. This flaw had the potential to allow users within the same group to execute unauthorized code in the integrated zshell environment.

Microsoft has unveiled the Windows Package Manager 1.11.210 Preview, which introduces several enhancements and updates geared towards users eager to explore new functionalities. This preview version includes experimental support for DSC v3 processing but has phased out support for 32-bit ARM architecture.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5170 to users in the Beta Channel, part of the 23H2 update. This new build introduces several enhancements and fixes to improve user experience. Notably, it allows users to open File Explorer folders in new tabs when accessing them from outside the application, a feature that had been temporarily disabled previously. Additionally, the update removes labels for actions—such as cut, copy, and paste—in the context menu of File Explorer that had been introduced in an earlier build.

Visual Studio Code has released version 1.99.0 in March 2025, introducing a host of exciting features aimed at enhancing the user experience. One of the standout additions is the new "Agent mode," now available in the stable version of VS Code, which comes equipped with tools for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This mode allows developers to leverage advanced capabilities, such as fetching web content and symbol references, alongside enhanced "deep thinking" functionalities.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows Package Manager version 1.10.390, which focuses on resolving several issues found in WinGet 1.10 for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. This update introduces robust support for Entra ID, allows for enhanced privilege attributes within configuration files, and incorporates source management capabilities into the COM API. Additionally, it includes minor fixes, notably resolving problems with COM downloads.

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5518 to users in the Dev Channel, featuring several enhancements aimed at improving user experience. Key updates include taskbar icon scaling, which allows icons to automatically reduce in size when the taskbar becomes crowded, facilitating easier access to more applications without needing to navigate through menus. Users can customize these settings via the "Taskbar settings" menu.

Microsoft has launched Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3671 in the Beta Channel, specifically for users on Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces several enhancements designed to improve user experience and functionality.

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows Package Manager 1.11.200 Preview, a new build of WinGet that includes several experimental features and improvements. Notably, this version introduces support for DSC v3 processing while discontinuing support for 32-bit ARM architecture.

Microsoft has launched PowerToys version 0.90.0, showcasing significant upgrades in functionality, stability, and automation. A key highlight of this release is the introduction of the Command Palette, a new quick launcher that enhances user experience with a richer interface and more features while ensuring high performance. The Color Picker has also been revamped to improve theme support and visual consistency by transitioning from WPF UI to .NET WPF.