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Just a quick post; the latest Windows Server updates for 2012R2, 2019 and 2022 (haven’t seen 2016) can cause ReFS issues. After the installation, ReFS volumes are shown as RAW and are no longer accessible; so if you’re using ReFS for your repositories, then take be aware of this when installating the update. Besides that, those updates can also cause bootloops for domain controllers and break Hyper-V.

Depending on your Windows Server version one of the following updates could have caused the issue: KB5009624, KB5009557, KB5009555

If you’re affected then removing the mentioned update should solve the issue. Don’t (!) try to repair the ReFS volume, because this could cause a dataloss.

This should remind everyone why 3-2-1 for Backups is so important. :wink:

Further information:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-server-updates-cause-dc-boot-loops-break-hyper-v/

https://forums.veeam.com/veeam-backup-replication-f2/beware-possible-raw-refs-volumes-after-installing-january-updates-t78634.html

Update #1:

Microsoft has pulled the updates, thanks @Mildur 

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pulls-new-windows-server-updates-due-to-critical-bugs/amp/

Update #2:

Microsoft has released the updates again and it looks like they didn't fix them. (Thanks @MicoolPaul )

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-resumes-rollout-of-january-windows-server-updates/

Update #3:

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update, which can possibly resolve the issues:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-emergency-fixes-for-windows-server-vpn-bugs/

 

@Mildur But so far we havn’t experienced any good things since 12/31/2021 from them; except you count everything which is not broken or doesn’t have issues as positive :wink:

 

True. I was talking more general. Not only in 2022, and not only from Microsoft.

Bad things are more discussed than good things :)

 


@Mildur But so far we havn’t experienced any good things since 12/31/2021 from them; except you count everything which is not broken or doesn’t have issues as positive :wink:

In Microsoft must change devs, they've been doing everything wrong lately.

The problem aren’t the devs but rather the changed/missing quality control/assurance. This is an organizational problem, which the devs probably can’t do much about. :no_mouth:


In Microsoft must change devs, they've been doing everything wrong lately.

Not everything. Problem is, everybody talks only about the bad things :)

 


In Microsoft must change devs, they've been doing everything wrong lately.


It’s a good start in 2022. To many things go sideways. :)


ReFS issues and DC bootloop and broken Hyper-v

Just talking about this some minutes ago.

More info here: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-server-updates-cause-dc-boot-loops-break-hyper-v/

 


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