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For years, Windows users have rolled their eyes at a long-standing quirk: choosing "Update and Shut Down" only for the PC to restart instead. This behavior, which frustrated both Windows 10 and 11 users, has finally been acknowledged — and fixed — by Microsoft. Alongside that fix, the company is rolling out a new, more intuitive naming convention for Windows updates.
A Problematic Update for Windows Server 2025 - Microsoft has acknowledged that its September 2025 security update (KB5065426) is causing significant issues for Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) synchronization on Windows Server 2025 systems. The problem primarily affects organizations relying on Microsoft Entra Connect Sync or other tools that use the Active Directory directory synchronization (DirSync) control.
Yesterday, I finally upgraded my Surface Pro to Windows 11 version 25H2 — the so-called "2025 Update." On paper, it looked like just another routine feature update. But beneath the surface, it marks a quiet but significant step forward for Microsoft's vision of a more AI-driven, cloud-connected Windows experience. The update itself was quick and surprisingly light, but what caught my attention were the subtle changes that collectively make Windows feel more refined and mature.
The Background: A Troubled Windows 11 Update - The August 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5063878) sparked controversy when users began reporting serious SSD issues. Complaints ranged from NVMe drives vanishing entirely from Windows to data corruption during heavy file transfers. Naturally, the update itself became the prime suspect, with frustrated users pointing fingers at Microsoft.
