Microsoft’s Windows 10 Update: MSMQ Meltdown or Just a Queue-tastrophe?
An extended security update for Windows 10 has turned Message Queuing (MSMQ) into a one-way ticket to IT purgatory. Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to bring MSMQ back from the brink of chaos. But don’t go looking for it on Windows Update; this fix is exclusive to the Update Catalog.
Hot Take:
Looks like Microsoft’s update for Windows 10 decided to play a little game of “let’s break something that was already working fine.” With Message Queuing (MSMQ) facing an unexpected identity crisis, it seems like patience is the new patch. But fear not, Microsoft is rolling out an out-of-band update faster than you can say “Oops, my bad!” So, if your background tasks are throwing a tantrum, head to the Update Catalog to calm them down. Just think of it as a scavenger hunt for IT professionals—gotta keep things interesting!
Key Points:
- Windows 10’s recent update disrupted Message Queuing (MSMQ).
- An out-of-band update (KB5074976) is available via the Update Catalog.
- The issue mainly impacts enterprise and managed IT environments.
- Regular Windows Home or Pro users remain mostly unaffected.
- Only PCs with Windows 10 ESU experiencing issues should download the update.