Virtualization
The latest Virtualization coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 End of Support: Virtualization Strategy for Business Continuity
Microsoft's announcement that Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, represents one of the most significant IT transitions since the Windows 7 retirement. With over one billion...
Windows Sandbox Review: Fast, Disposable Virtualization for App Testing
When Microsoft introduced Windows Sandbox as part of Windows 10 and Windows 11, it promised a lightweight, disposable desktop environment for safely testing applications and files. After extensive...
Mostly Immutable Windows: Achieving Unbreakable PC Security Through Immutability
The concept of an "immutable" Windows system—one that resists malware, configuration drift, and user error—has long been the holy grail for security-conscious users and IT professionals. While...
New LockBit 5.0 variant targets Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi in unified attacks.
The notorious LockBit ransomware has evolved into a more dangerous multi-platform threat with the emergence of LockBit 5.0, capable of targeting Windows systems, Linux servers, and VMware ESXi...
Windows Sandbox: Ultimate Guide to Safe Software Testing on Windows 11 and 10
Windows Sandbox is a powerful, built-in feature in Windows 10 and 11 that provides a lightweight, isolated desktop environment for safely running untrusted applications without risking your main...
Windows 11 24H2 OOB Update KB5068221: Fixes App-V Office Issues, Introduces SMBv1 NetBIOS Workaround
Microsoft has released an out-of-band cumulative update, KB5068221, for Windows 11 version 24H2, addressing a critical compatibility regression in virtualized Office deployments while introducing a...
The Truth About Windows Server 2022 Datacenter’s ‘Unlimited’ Virtualization Rights
Deploying hundreds of virtual machines on a single Windows Server 2022 host sounds like a licensing coup — and it is, if you read the fine print. Microsoft’s Datacenter edition technically grants...
How much does Windows 11’s security really cost your gaming performance?
Microsoft will stop releasing security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, putting millions of gamers on a deadline: upgrade to Windows 11 or risk running an unpatched system. New testing...
90% of App Time on Arm Windows PCs Is Now Native—So Should You Buy One?
Microsoft delivered a blockbuster stat this week: roughly 90% of the time users spend on Arm-based Windows PCs now happens inside apps compiled natively for the Arm architecture. The metric,...
Windows 11 Can Run on a 2005 Opteron, But Newer Builds Demand This One CPU Instruction
A retro-computing enthusiast has booted Windows 11 on a 20-year-old Sun workstation powered by an early AMD Opteron chip, using a stripped-down community image called Tiny11. The catch: the...
Windows 11 Enterprise Hotpatch Fixes Non-Admin UAC Prompt Bug for MSI Repairs
Microsoft shipped the September 2025 hotpatch—KB5065474—for Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 and LTSC 2024 on September 9, updating eligible devices to OS Build 26100.6508. The release eliminates an...
Windows 11 Dev Drive: How to Speed Up Builds by 41% with ReFS and Defender Performance Mode
Developers can now cut git clone times by nearly half and slash build times by over 20% on Windows 11, courtesy of a little-known feature called Dev Drive. Combining a tuned ReFS file system with a...