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With the introduction of Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft has modernized File Explorer on Windows 11, bringing a fresher look and feel to the system's integral file management tool. Among the new enhancements, the redesigned File Explorer now features a modern home page powered by WinUI, which integrates the Fluent Design System into all controls and styles.
Microsoft has accidentally revealed an internal 'StagingTool' utility that can be used to enable hidden features, or Moments, in Windows 11. As first discovered by Windows sleuth XenoPanther, Microsoft has a utility for enabling hidden development features in Windows 11 called 'StagingTool'.
Microsoft has officially begun killing off Cortana as the company moves its focus towards integrating ChatGPT and AI into Windows 11. [...]
Microsoft is investigating an issue causing Outlook Desktop to unexpectedly ask users to restore windows closed during a previous session. [...]
Microsoft fixed a known issue impacting WSUS servers upgraded to Windows Server 2022, causing them not to push Windows 11 22H2 updates to enterprise endpoints. This issue only affects WSUS servers running Windows Server 2022, specifically, those upgraded from Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019.
A legitimate Windows search feature is being exploited by malicious actors to download arbitrary payloads from remote servers and compromise targeted systems with remote access trojans such as AsyncRAT and Remcos RAT. The novel attack technique, per Trellix, takes advantage of the "Search-ms:" URI protocol handler, which offers the ability for applications and HTML links to launch custom local searches on a device, and the "Search:" application protocol, a mechanism for calling the desktop search application on Windows. It's worth noting that clicking on the link also generates a warning "Open Windows Explorer?," approving which "The search results of remotely hosted malicious shortcut files are displayed in Windows Explorer disguised as PDFs or other trusted icons, just like local search results," the researchers explained.
Microsoft has released the July 2023 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, version 22H2, with fixes for 27 issues, including ones affecting VPN performance and display or audio devices. [...]
Microsoft has released the optional KB5028244 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with 19 fixes or changes, including an update to the Vulnerable Driver Blocklist to block BYOVD attacks. [...]
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing video recording and playing failures in some apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. The list of impacted platforms includes Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 21H2, and Windows 11 22H2. The issue is triggered after installing preview cumulative updates released in the last two months.
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing video recording and playing failures in some apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. The list of impacted platforms includes Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 21H2, and Windows 11 22H2. The issue is triggered after installing preview cumulative updates released in the last two months.