Windows Server 2025: Major Backend Upgrades, But No GUI Refresh?

Microsoft’s latest Windows Server 2025 introduces a range of robust backend enhancements designed to boost performance, security, virtualization, and hybrid cloud integration. However, for admins and IT professionals hoping for an updated user interface, there’s some disappointing news: the graphical user interface (GUI) remains essentially identical to Windows Server 2022. Still, Windows Server 2025 packs … Read more

Only Half of the vCPUs Displayed in Task Manager for Azure VMs

When migrating virtual machines (VMs) to Azure, some users have reported seeing only half of the expected vCPUs in Task Manager, despite the hardware and device manager showing the correct number of CPUs. This article explains the root cause of the issue and provides a step-by-step solution that has been successfully implemented. Issue Overview After migrating … Read more

How to Reset the 120-Day Trial Period for Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is a critical feature in Windows Server that allows users to remotely access desktops and applications. By default, RDS provides a 120-day trial period before requiring proper licensing. However, once the trial expires, users cannot connect via RDS unless licenses are applied. For testing or temporary environments, you may need to reset the … Read more

Windows Release Health: Stay Updated on Known and Resolved Issues

Keeping your Windows systems up-to-date and running smoothly is critical for both personal and enterprise environments. Windows Release Health is a valuable resource for IT professionals and end-users to track known issues, resolved problems, and updates for Windows Client and Server versions. Why Use Windows Release Health? Are you looking for: If so, Windows Release Health is your go-to … Read more