Windows 11 Out-of-Band Update for Dell Computers

  

Microsoft issued an Out-of-Band (OOB) update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and Windows 11, version 24H2 (KB5121767 (OS Builds 26200.8894 and 26100.8894). It includes all improvements from previous security and non-security updates, along with an additional fix.

The original release was paused for certain Dell devices with Intel processors due to an incompatibility reported by Dell that can potentially cause unexpected shutdowns, poor performance, increased heat, and battery drain.

This OOB update includes the following improvement:

[System Performance] This update addresses an issue affecting a limited number of devices with an Intel Innovation Platform Framework (Intel IPF) driver that could cause changes in performance, power consumption, or system behavior after installing recent Windows updates. A limited number of Dell devices that were temporarily prevented from receiving the July 2026 security update KB5101650 can now install this OOB update. This OOB update is only recommended for devices affected by this issue. If your device is not affected, no action is required.

See the KB for additional information.

 

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Microsoft July 2026 Security Updates

 

The Microsoft July 2026 security updates have been released and consist of 622 new CVEs to Microsoft products and 428 CVEs of non-Microsoft Chromium CVEs.

Of the Microsoft CVEs released, 63 are rated Critical, 6 moderate, 1 low and the rest are rated Important in severity. At the time of release, one is listed as publicly known and two as being actively exploited.

The security updates apply to the following products, features and roles: Windows and Windows components, Office and Office Components, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Azure, .NET and Visual Studio, Github Copilot, Defender, Exchange Server, Hyper-V, Ages of Empire II, and Minecraft Serve.

Information regarding known issues with KBs included in the security updates can be found at the bottom of the page at July 2026 Security Updates - Release Notes - Security Update Guide - Microsoft.

Recommended Reading:  See Dustin Childs complete review and analysis in Zero Day Initiative -- The July 2026 Security Update Review.

Additional Update Notes:

• Windows 10 -- See Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU).
• Servicing Stack Updates -- Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the Latest Cumulative Updates (LCU). For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
  
• Windows updates are cumulative. The monthly security release includes all security fixes for vulnerabilities that affect Windows, in addition to non-security updates. The updates are also available via search for the KB number in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
• For information on lifecycle and support dates for Windows 11 operating systems, please see Windows 11 Home and Pro.
• Windows Update History:  Windows 11, Windows 10

 

References

• Security Update FAQ
• Security Updates Guide

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Mozilla Firefox Version 152.0.6 Released with Security Updates

 Mozilla sent Firefox Version 152.0.6 to the release channel. 

The update includes two security updates rated critical. The security updates can be reviewed here.

The update also includes several Smart Window enhancements and three fixes. To review the changes and fixes, see the Release Notes.

Update:  To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu and pick "About Firefox".  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu.  If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

Rapid Release Calendar

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