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Microsoft Rushes out Emergency Update for Windows 11 to Address Patch Record

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Microsoft Addresses Issues with September Patch Tuesday Update

In response to problems stemming from its extensive September patch Tuesday update, Microsoft has swiftly rolled out an emergency out-of-band update. While the initial update aimed to patch nearly 1,000 vulnerabilities, it inadvertently introduced bugs that have impacted various sectors, including businesses, developers, and gamers.

Specific Issues Addressed by Microsoft’s Out-of-Band Update

The September patch Tuesday update caused disruptions in folder shares on Hyper-V-based Linux virtual machines, Remote Desktop Services sessions, and certain USB audio devices. Microsoft’s recent out-of-band update, released just yesterday, has targeted these issues across various Windows versions, including Windows 11 versions 26h1, 25H2, and 24H2. Additionally, updates have been provided for Windows Server 2025 and 2022, as well as the LTSC versions of Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2.

Increased Frequency of Out-of-Band Updates from Microsoft

Historically, Microsoft rarely issued out-of-band updates for Windows. However, this year has seen a significant rise in such updates. In January, the company had to release four emergency updates following a problematic Windows 11 patch. Subsequently, in March, two emergency updates were necessary due to installation failures and Microsoft account sign-in issues. Moreover, a July out-of-band update was issued to tackle an Intel driver issue causing performance degradation and battery drain.

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