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The biggest Windows 11-related discussion in these headlines is about a newly reported zero-day exploit that defeats BitLocker protections, raising immediate security concerns. Alongside that, people are also trading practical Windows 11 tips and compatibility/testing notes in virtualized or alternative setup environments.

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Windows 11 sees a new update bug, a new exploit, and Microsoft’s Copilot key fix

Microsoft acknowledged a bug in the latest Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 that can stop some users from downloading and installing important updates, with Windows Update throwing error 0x80010002. The issue does not affect every Windows 11 user, but it adds another reliability problem to a security-critical update cycle. neowin.net

More urgently, Windows 11 is facing a new exploit for a long-standing Windows LPE vulnerability. That makes immediate security response the top priority, especially for users who depend on default protections and timely patching. neowin.net

Microsoft is also working on usability and deployment fixes around Windows 11. It is preparing a way to remap the Copilot hardware key to the Right Control key, and it has made mandatory Windows 11 updates easier to install with centralized Secure Boot deployment scripts. neowin.net

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Top 5 signals · If you use Windows 11 BitLocker, treat the reported
Level1Techs Forum · 3h ago
ASUS Windows 11 laptop displays a blue screen after resetting BitLocker and cannot enter Safe Mode
Neowin · 3h ago
I never knew Windows had a "hidden" collection of tools
Level1Techs Forum · 4h ago
After upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the screen goes black after restarting. The mouse makes a sound, and when I hold down the power button and restart, it says the update failed.
Neowin · 5h ago
A "faster, cleaner replacement" for one of Windows 11's most useful native tools is here
Neowin · 8h ago
This File Explorer concept explores ideas Windows users may actually want

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security issue Zero-day exploit defeats default Windows 11 BitLocker protections

What to Watch

  • Follow coverage for the disclosed Windows 11 BitLocker mitigation/patch associated with the reported zero-day. Ars Technica
  • When testing Windows 11 in VMware Fusion Pro, verify whether BitLocker/security settings work under your configuration. TechPowerUp

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  • ASUS Windows 11 laptop displays a blue screen after resetting BitLocker and cannot enter Safe Mode Level1Techs Forum
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  • After upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the screen goes black after restarting. The mouse makes a sound, and when I hold down the power button and restart, it says the update failed. Level1Techs Forum
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Tracking: I never knew Windows had a "hidden" collection of tools / A "faster, cleaner replacement" for one of Windows 11's most useful native tools is here

I never knew Windows had a "hidden" collection of tools A "faster, cleaner replacement" for one of Windows 11's most useful native tools is here
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Tracking: ASUS Windows 11 laptop displays a blue screen after resetting BitLocker and cannot enter Safe Mode / After upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the screen goes black after restarting. The mouse makes a sound, and when I hold down the power button and restart, it says the update failed.

ASUS Windows 11 laptop displays a blue screen after resetting BitLocker and cannot enter Safe Mode After upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the screen goes black after restarting. The mouse makes a sound, and when I hold down the power button and restart, it says the update failed.
+1 more Power was lost during a Windows 11 system update, and the system shows as unactivated after restarting
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I discovered the oldest Windows bug ever documented or resolved, which is affecting every PC on the planet since 2001. Paradox, any kid can reproduce it: just name a file starting with @1,2 substring, first saving it with Notepad, then using the File Explorer > New > Text Document. Build 26200.8457 Fun fact: Windows Server 2016 sets the volume to 67 when the Windows Audio service first started
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