I don't normally recommend installing Windows 11's optional updates – but in the case of this bug, I'd make an exception

Wondering why your Windows 11 desktop keeps vanishing? It's because of this nasty bug.
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Microsoft says latest Windows 11 issue crashes explorer.exe, makes taskbar disappear, but a fix is rolling out

A bug in Windows 11 is crashing Explorer.exe, which could make your desktop UI disappear, including the taskbar.

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 26H2 preview is here. So far, it’s AI and fixes

Microsoft has released the first preview of Windows 11 26H2 to Insiders on the Dev Channel, which will be the next major feature update for the operating system. Unlike 26H1, 26H2 brings real ...

You Can Speed Up Windows 11’s File Explorer With This Easy Change

Microsoft recently ruined File Explorer on Windows 11 by introducing preloading. The feature, which was meant to speed up the ...

New Windows 11 Features Arrive This Month, Including Cross-Device Resume

Windows 11’s February 2026 update expands Cross-Device Resume, eases Smart App Control toggles, adds MIDI upgrades, and ...

The Windows 11 February patch is a big one - here's what PC users are getting

Microsoft's February 2026 update delivers an expanded Cross Device Resume, improved voice tools, and QOL fixes.
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KB5074170 Update Lands in Windows 11 Dev Channel With File Explorer Fixes

Microsoft releases KB5074170 to the Windows 11 Dev Channel, raising the build number to 26300.7674 and delivering multiple fixes.

Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Backlash, Plans Major Improvements in 2026

Microsoft is shifting focus to fixing Windows 11 performance and reliability after months of buggy updates, boot failures, and growing user frustration.

Microsoft begins testing Windows 11 26H2 with major fixes and Copilot changes

Build 26300.7674 is the first public test of what's expected to become the major feature update for 2026. Unlike routine quality improvements, this new release is ...