Microsoft Warns That Windows 10 Anniversary Update Resets Some PC Settings

Windows 10 Anniversary Update is currently being installed by millions of users from all over the world, and unfortunately, some of them might come across issues that don’t really make a good first impression.

For example, we’ve told you earlier today that a number of PCs are freezing after installing the Anniversary Update, and now it seems that, in some cases, settings are automatically reset to default during the update.

Microsoft has confirmed in a statement that this is indeed happening and explained that the Windows team is already aware of the problem and working on a fix to prevent settings from being reverted to default when installing the Anniversary Update.

“We are aware of an issue that could reset a...

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title: Detect Exploitation - Microsoft Warns That Windows 10 Anniversary Update Resets Some PC Settings
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description: Automatisch generierte SIEM-Erkennungsregel basierend auf CTI Intelligence
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date: 2026-09-24
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tags:
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