pipedreams Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 By Andrew Heinzman Published 7 hours ago Affected users should uninstall the April security updates or wait for a fix. In response to user complaints, Microsoft now confirms that its April security updates break VPN functionality in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, and subsequent Windows Server releases. Affected users may uninstall the security updates or simply wait for a fix from Microsoft. This problem impacts users who installed the April 2024 security update (KB5036893) or the April 2024 preview update. Some users may not experience VPN failure, though the problem is common enough to warrant a warning from Microsoft. Interestingly, the April updates may also prevent you from changing your Windows profile picture. But don't worry—affected users won't have any problem seeing advertisements in their Windows installation. Ads are clearly a top priority for Microsoft. We aren't sure how this problem found its way into a Windows security update. Millions of people use a VPN to protect their privacy, and businesses often use a VPN to shield their network from unwanted eyes. Some people who installed the April security update may be locked out of their employer's network—it's a good excuse for missing work, so I guess there's a bit of silver lining here. Naturally, Microsoft promises to resolve this issue in an upcoming update. But if you need to use a VPN and can't wait for a fix from Microsoft, you can simply uninstall the April security updates. Use the command DISM /online /get-packages to find the name of the April update package (specifically the LCU "cumulative" package) and use the DISM/Remove-Package command line option to begin the uninstall process. Detailed instructions are listed at the bottom of Microsoft's KB5036893 support page. Note that the LCU package contains several security fixes, including some that address critical-severity CVEs. Removing this package will leave your system more vulnerable to malicious attacks, though you'll regain these security fixes when installing updates in May. To reiterate, this problem affects Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, and later Windows Server releases. If you haven't installed any April security updates, now's a good opportunity to jump into Settings and temporarily pause updates. Individuals who need help should use the Get Help app, while business customers should use the Support for Business portal. Source: Microsoft via Bleeping Computer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWARREN123 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Microsoft strikes again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfancwb Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 4 hours ago, pipedreams said: users won't have any problem seeing advertisements in their Windows installation. Ads are clearly a top priority for Microsoft. Just as ads are priority for Apple vs iPhone users. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostinTexas Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 A little after the nick of time, it is May. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar_ml Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 "accidentally"... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minderasr Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 This is why you never install updates the moment they're released. I have my Win11 systems set to delay updates for 5 weeks. Let the guinea pigs discover the bugs, and give MS time to make corrections first. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 The only thing I have ever seen that Microsoft did accidentally is when they managed to get something right. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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