Windows 11's latest update breaks PC recovery tools — here's what's affected and what you can do

The end of Windows 10 might not hurt so bad if Microsoft would quit breaking crucial elements of Windows 11. This time, it's ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: August security updates break Windows recovery, reset

Microsoft has confirmed that the August 2025 Windows security updates are breaking reset and recovery operations on systems running Windows 10 and older versions of Windows 11. "After installing the ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft releases emergency updates to fix Windows recovery

Microsoft has released emergency Windows out-of-band updates to resolve a known issue breaking reset and recovery operations after installing the August 2025 Windows security updates. As the company ...
TechShout

Windows 11 Users Hit By Recovery Bug After October Update – Install This Patch Now

USB devices stopped working in Windows 11 recovery mode? Here’s the quick Microsoft fix you need to regain full control right ...
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Can't reset your Windows 11 or 10 PC? Microsoft rushes out fix after breaking vital recovery features

The August update for Windows 11 and 10 broke recovery features That includes options to reset the PC and fix problems using Windows Update All of these fail to work after the most recent patch, but ...
PC World

Windows 11 will start reminding you to add a password recovery email soon

In order to take full advantage of all the features of Windows 11, you need a Microsoft account. (It’s possible to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, but the company doesn’t want that and is ...