
Microsoft fixes Smart App Control broken by October update
After KB5127648, the feature stays grayed out on Windows 11 24H2 and later if it was off; October 28 updates restore it.
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After KB5127648, the feature stays grayed out on Windows 11 24H2 and later if it was off; October 28 updates restore it.

Microsoft patched a Windows 11 bug that black-screens desktops and crashes Explorer, mainly on Azure Virtual Desktop with FSLogix.

Microsoft's October updates fix Always On VPN failures on Windows 11 caused by September 2026 patches.

Microsoft confirms recent Windows updates can leave Azure Virtual Desktop sessions stuck on a black screen.

Microsoft fixed Excel copy-and-paste failures caused by September 2026 Office security updates.

Microsoft confirms KB5002914 Excel security update silently breaks copy-paste in Excel 2016-2024, forcing admins to choose between usability and security fixes.

Microsoft confirms KB5002914 Office security update silently breaks copy-paste, autofill, and formula dragging in Excel 2016 through 2024.

Microsoft confirms September 2026 Patch Tuesday updates break Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2012+; Group Policy mitigations and rollback workarounds available.

Microsoft says the August 2026 security update causes recurring CompatTelRunner.exe 0xc0000409 crashes on Windows Server 2016 with Compatibility Appraiser enabled; no functional impact.

Microsoft warns Windows Server 2025 memory-management changes crash AWE apps, including SQL Server with Lock Pages in Memory; disable LPIM as workaround.
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