Microsoft Patches Cluster Chaos: Windows Server 2019 Gets a Much-Needed Fix!
Microsoft has fixed an issue causing Cluster service and VM restart problems after the July Windows Server 2019 update. The glitch, which sent IT admins into a frenzy of quarantine states and error logs, has been resolved in the August 2025 update. So, breathe easy, admins—your servers can finally stop playing musical chairs.
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s Cluster service bug is like a teenager who forgot to do their homework – it just needed a little nudge from the tech giant to get back on track. But hey, at least your virtual machines now have fewer restarts than a Windows 95 PC!
Key Points:
- Microsoft resolves a bug causing Cluster service and VM restart issues in Windows Server 2019 after July’s updates.
- The bug affected systems with BitLocker enabled on Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV) drives.
- The August 2025 KB5063877 update fixes the issue, requiring KB5005112 to be installed first.
- Microsoft also resolved a WSUS issue preventing the deployment of Windows 11 updates.
- Past cumulative updates have fixed bugs triggered by prior security updates, including DHCP service freezes.
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