August update leaves Windows reset and recovery dead in the water

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August update leaves Windows reset and recovery dead in the water

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OSes August update leaves Windows reset and recovery dead in the water Want to pass on that old PC? Perhaps wait until out-of-band patch arrives Microsoft has broken the Windows reset and recovery functionality so badly, it must push an out-of-band update. While Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server are not affected, theissue, which turned up in the August 2025 security update, has hit many other versions, including the outgoing Windows 10. Thanks to Microsoft's legendary approach to quality contro...

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