Network Sharing
The latest Network Sharing coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
USB tethering on Windows 11 offers faster, more stable internet than Wi-Fi hotspots.
USB tethering remains one of the most reliable methods for getting your Windows 11 PC online when traditional Wi-Fi connections fail or are unavailable. This straightforward approach involves...
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 25H2 blocks EVR HDCP playback and WUSA network installs
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 25H2 ships with two significant known issues affecting DRM-protected content playback and network-based installations, creating challenges for users...
May 2025 WUSA update bug fixed via Known Issue Rollback
Microsoft has officially acknowledged and resolved a critical issue affecting Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA) that emerged with the May 2025 cumulative updates. The problem, which caused...
Windows 11 25H2 Enablement Package KB5054156: Fast Updates Explained
Microsoft has officially released KB5054156, a revolutionary enablement package that transforms Windows 11 24H2 devices into the latest 25H2 version with minimal downtime and disruption. This tiny...
Critical Siemens SIVaaS Bug Exposes Windows-Hosted Automation VMs to Remote Tampering Without Logins
A critical vulnerability in Siemens’ SIMATIC Virtualization as a Service (SIVaaS) has been assigned CVE-2025-40804, carrying a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 and a CVSS v4 score of 9.3. The flaw—an...
Microsoft Rolls Back WUSA Bug That Broke .msu Installs from Network Shares and Disrupted WSUS Updates
Microsoft has deployed a targeted Known Issue Rollback (KIR) to fix a Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA) regression that caused .msu update packages to fail with ERROR_BAD_PATHNAME when...
Deprecated but Indispensable: Why the Windows 7 Backup Tool Still Matters for System Imaging
Windows 11 carries a ghost from 2009—a backup utility that Microsoft officially retired in Windows 8 but left lurking in the Control Panel. And while Microsoft recommends moving on, this deprecated...
Protecting Against SMB-Based Ransomware: CrowdStrike’s File System Containment and Best Practices
Throughout the last decade, ransomware attacks have steadily transformed into one of the most profitable and destructive forms of cybercrime. Among the most worrisome developments is the increasing...
Windows 11 Pro 24H2 NAS fix: Restore SMB guest logons via Group Policy
Windows 11 Pro 24H2 has introduced unexpected challenges for users trying to access NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices, particularly with secure sharing and guest login configurations. Many home...
Windows 11's native QR code tool replaces manual Wi-Fi password sharing
Sharing Wi-Fi access has traditionally involved manually entering complex passwords, a process prone to errors and inconvenience. To simplify this, Windows 11 includes built-in tools for generating...
Surface Pro Printing Problems? Here's Your Complete Troubleshooting Guide
For Surface Pro users, few frustrations compare to the dreaded "Printer Not Found" error when you're racing against a deadline. Microsoft's flagship 2-in-1 may excel at portability and performance,...
AnduinOS Review: A Windows-Like Linux Distro for Easy Migration & Enhanced Security
The Linux ecosystem has long offered alternatives for Windows users seeking greater control, privacy, and performance, but few distributions have bridged the gap as effectively as AnduinOS. Designed...