Microsoft Patch Chaos: When Fixing Fixes Becomes a Full-Time Job
Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday update left some Windows 11 machines with a boot error and a headache for IT admins. While the fix is out, blurry fonts in Chromium browsers remain unsolved. Microsoft’s knack for patching patches continues, proving once again that breaking things is an art they’ve mastered.
Hot Take:
Ah, Microsoft, the gift that keeps on glitching! Just when you thought your Windows 11 update was the cherry on top of your technological sundae, it turns out to be more like a banana peel on your morning run. With virtual machines (VMs) taking the brunt of this latest blunder, IT admins are left playing “Whack-a-Mole” with recovery mode errors. But fear not, as Microsoft has a patch to patch the patch that was supposed to patch things up in the first place. It’s like a never-ending saga of digital Band-Aids. Stay tuned for the next episode of “As the Code Crashes!”
Key Points:
- May Patch Tuesday update caused some Windows 11 PCs to enter recovery mode with a boot error.
- ACPI.sys file errors primarily affected virtual machines, with some physical devices also impacted.
- Microsoft’s fix, KB5062170, addresses the boot error but leaves Noto fonts issue unresolved.
- Out-of-band fixes by Microsoft are becoming a regular occurrence due to quality control issues.
- Despite quick fixes, the pattern of creating new problems persists, burdening IT administrators.