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If you were among the Windows Server 2022 users who recently spotted a new Microsoft Copilot app added to the list of installed programs, don’t fret - it’s not an actual app, and it doesn’t work. It's just a mistake on Microsoft’s part, a tail left behind the tests Microsoft ran for Windows Server 2025, recently. As reported by BleepingComputer, Microsoft acknowledged the error earlier this week, and added that it affected systems running Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 21H2, or newer. Shouldn't be visible "Updates to Edge browser version 123.0.2420.65, released on March 28, 2024 and later, might incorrectly install a new package (MSIX) called 'Microsoft chat provider for Copilot in Windows' on Windows devices. Resulting from this, the Microsoft Copilot app might appear in the Installed apps in Settings menu," the company said in a statement. So, it was an update for the Edge browser that triggered the error - and furthermore, Microsoft says the “app” doesn’t collect data, or exfiltrate it to company servers. "It is important to note that the Microsoft chat provider for Copilot in Windows does not execute any code or process, and does not acquire, analyze, or transmit device or environment data in any capacity," Microsoft added. The package will make it to the OS eventually, BleepingComputer added, but so far, it shouldn’t be visible on all Windows devices. "As part of the upcoming resolution of this issue, the chat provider for Copilot in Windows component will be removed from devices where Microsoft Copilot is not intended to be enabled or installed. This includes most Windows Server devices," Microsoft said. "We are working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release of Microsoft Edge." The company started testing Microsoft Copilot in WIndows Server 2025 preview builds earlier this year, but removed it after a backlash from the community. More from TechRadar Pro Microsoft’s Copilot AI can now read your files directly, but it's not the privacy nightmare it sounds likeHere's a list of the best firewalls around todayThese are the best endpoint security tools right now View the full article

Microsoft has acknowledged a critical memory leak in the March 2024 Windows Server security update, which has caused widespread crashes among Windows domain controllers. The news comes a few days after Bleeping Computer reported issues, citing complaints from system administrators posted online to platforms like Reddit. Redmond has confirmed that the issue stems from an update (OS Build 20348.2340, KB5035857) released on March 12. It affects Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2012 R2. Microsoft addresses Windows Server issue The problem stems from a memory leak within the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) process, introduced in this month’s cumulative update. According to complaints online cited by Bleeping Computer, admins have reported that affected servers have been freezing and restarting unexpectedly, with LSASS memory usage increasing until system failure occurs. Microsoft also noted that the issue only affects environments in organizations using some Windows Server platforms, meaning that Home devices look to be unaffected by the update. Recognizing the severity of the issue, Microsoft has assured users that identifying the root cause has allowed it to make progress in actively developing a fix that will arrive in the coming days. The company also notes this as a known error in the KB5035857 update page, which highlights some of the changes made. In the meantime, Microsoft states that there is no workaround for the issue – uninstalling the problematic update from affected domain controllers seems to be the only temporary fix. Moreover, this isn’t the first time Microsoft has encountered LSASS-related issues. In December 2022, a similar memory leak problem affected domain controllers following Windows Server updates, and another similar instance occurred earlier in March 2022. More from TechRadar Pro These are the best small business serversCheck out our list of the best cloud hosting providersWindows 11 with no taskbar? A crucial part of Microsoft’s OS has gone missing for some thanks to new update View the full article

Today we are announcing the availability of License Included (LI) Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) for Windows Server version 20H2 for Amazon EC2, providing customers with an easy and flexible way to get up and running with the latest version of Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel release. Windows Server 20H2 provides the latest fixes and performance enhancements for Windows Server. View the full article

AWS End of Support Migration Program (EMP) for Windows Server provides the tooling to migrate your legacy applications from Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2 to newer, supported versions on AWS, without any refactoring. View the full article