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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Updates Disrupting IIS Web Services Following Recent Patches

Recent Windows 11 updates have reportedly triggered widespread issues with IIS websites, causing connection failures and blank pages. Microsoft has confirmed the problem stems from HTTP.sys conflicts and is providing temporary relief through known issue rollbacks while developing a permanent solution.

Windows Update Disrupts Web Server Operations

Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows 11 updates are causing significant disruptions to IIS web services, according to reports from the company’s Release Health Dashboard. The problematic updates, identified as KB5066835 and KB5065789 released around September 29, have been generating “ERR_CONNECTION_RESET” errors when accessing localhost loopbacks and other IIS-based connections.

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Tech Giants Shift Supply Chains from China Amid Trade Tensions and Market Pressures

Major technology firms are accelerating their exit from Chinese manufacturing amid ongoing trade tensions. Microsoft aims to relocate up to 80% of server production by 2026, while Micron winds down its server chip operations following a 2023 government ban.

Microsoft Accelerates Production Shift from China

According to reports from Nikkei Asia and analysis by TrendForce, Microsoft is significantly accelerating efforts to relocate its laptop and server manufacturing operations out of China. Sources indicate the company has directed suppliers to prepare for production of Surface laptops and data center servers outside the country, targeting relocation of up to 80% of server components and final assembly by 2026.

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Microsoft Lifts Windows 11 24H2 Update Block After Third-Party Driver Resolution

Microsoft has removed the compatibility block preventing Windows 11 24H2 installation on affected systems. The issue stemmed from a third-party encryption driver that caused system crashes and freezes, according to company reports. Users may still need to update specific applications to ensure compatibility.

Update Block Lifted After Driver Resolution

Microsoft has removed the safeguard hold that prevented numerous personal computer users from installing the Windows 11 24H2 feature update, according to recent reports. The block had been in place since April due to compatibility issues with third-party system drivers that caused significant stability problems.