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Microsoft Scrambles to Patch Windows 11 Update Causing App and Hardware Failures

Microsoft is rushing an emergency patch to address a flawed Windows 11 update that has disrupted applications and hardware peripherals. The update reportedly broke localhost connections and affected devices from manufacturers like Logitech, according to multiple reports. The fix comes as Microsoft attempts to transition users from the newly unsupported Windows 10 to its latest operating system.

Problematic Update Disrupts Windows 11 Systems

Microsoft is preparing an emergency fix for a recent Windows 11 update that has caused widespread issues with applications and hardware peripherals, according to reports from multiple technology outlets. The problematic update, identified as KB5066835, was distributed in October and has led to connectivity problems and device malfunctions for users.

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Microsoft Shifts Legal Strategy in Software Resale Dispute, Invokes Copyright Protection

Microsoft has pivoted its defense in the ongoing legal dispute with ValueLicensing, now claiming that reselling perpetual software licenses infringes copyright. The case could determine whether Office software qualifies as a creative work under EU directives, with implications for the entire pre-owned software market.

Legal Battle Over Software Resale Rights Intensifies

Microsoft has reportedly shifted its legal strategy in the ongoing dispute with software reseller ValueLicensing, moving from denial of wrongdoing to a copyright-based argument that could fundamentally reshape the software license resale market across Europe. According to reports, the tech giant now contends that Microsoft Office qualifies as a creative work protected under copyright law, making the resale of perpetual licenses potentially infringing.