Microsoft Fixes Windows Server 2025 BSOD Woes: High-Core Count Servers Rejoice!

Microsoft has finally patched those pesky Blue Screen of Death issues on Windows Server 2025. If your server has been taking longer to start than a Monday morning, check your logical processor count. The solution? Limit to 256 processors or install the latest updates. Because nothing says “I’ve got updates” like a server that actually works!

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Well, folks, it seems like Microsoft has been working overtime to play digital whack-a-mole with the infamous Blue Screen of Death on Windows Server 2025. It’s nice to see they’ve finally squashed the bugs that were turning high-core-count servers into high-drama-count servers! Maybe the next update will include a BSOD that displays a motivational quote instead—”Keep calm and restart” anyone?

Key Points:

  • Microsoft tackled BSOD and installation issues on Windows Server 2025 with high-core-count systems.
  • Problems included prolonged startup times and failed installation or upgrade processes.
  • Issues were specific to servers with over 256 logical processors.
  • Solution involved updating to patches post-KB5046617 or altering logical processor count.
  • Additional fixes addressed domain controller accessibility and Windows Hello login issues.

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