Microsoft’s August 2025 security updates are breaking recovery tools on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft admits its latest security updates break Windows recovery tools like "Reset this PC" and "Fix problems using Windows Update" on multiple Windows versions.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsofts-august-2025-security-updates-are-breaking-recovery-tools-on-windows-10-and-windows-11-pcs

Created 5h | Aug 20, 2025, 9:10:09 AM


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