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Windows 11 update breaks File Explorer

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Latest Windows 11 update reportedly breaking major parts of the operating system

With Microsoft set to end support for Windows 10 later this year, now is not the time for major issues to break PCs thanks to Windows 11 updates. But that appears to be what's happening, as the latest Windows 11 24H2 update (KB5051987) is reportedly causing major issues with File Explorer (via Windows Latest) and other software.

Windows 11 update breaks File Explorer - among other glitches

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixed several bugs but triggered several problems. Some users are struggling just to install the security update.

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Don't Update Your PC Yet — Latest Windows 11 Patch Breaks File Explorer

File Explorer Refuses to Open Folders After Installing Windows 11 KB5051987 Update . Several users have reported that Windows 11 KB5051987 broke File Explorer, the primary app mos

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Microsoft crowbars new ‘recommendations’ for PC Game Pass into Windows 11, so excuse me while I start beating my anti-advert drum (again)

A new advert in a Windows 11 preview build urges you to recruit friends for Game Pass via a free 14-day trial.

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Windows 11 KB5052084 tests “Ask Copilot” for Spotlight desktop personalization feature

Windows 11 Beta 22635.4945 Tests a New Spotlight Context Menu to reduce the clutter in the main flyout and more.

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Running Windows 11 on Your Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide With Parallels

How to Run Windows on a Mac. If you want to install and run Windows 11 on your Mac, you can do so using the Parallels app.

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New patch for Windows 11 24H2 reportedly plays havoc with File Explorer, and some folks are claiming it's broken their PC

Windows Latest observes that the commonly-used Documents and Pictures folders are non-functional after installing the ...

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Windows 11 KB5051987 & KB5051989 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5051987 and KB5051989 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...

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Microsoft Drops New Windows 11 23H2 Build on the Release Preview Channel

The Windows 11 build 22631.4969 for Release Preview Insiders bring various changes to taskbar jumplists, Windows Spotlight, ...

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Microsoft says it will let you decide if Windows 11 can update itself during OOBE

When you clean install Windows 11 using an ISO file or purchase a new PC, Windows automatically tries to grab updates during ...

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Microsoft issues Windows 11 alert and says to 'roll back to Windows 10' immediately

Time is ticking on Windows 10 with the ageing operating system now just 8 months away from its end of life. Once the calendar ...

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Seen those complaints online about having to sign in to your Microsoft account to use Windows 11’s Notepad app? It’s all a load of hot air

Some Windows 11 users got the impression Notepad now requires logging into your Microsoft account This isn’t true, but the ...

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Microsoft Releases February 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 11

Microsoft has rolled out the February 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, KB5051987 and KB5051989, for Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2, as ...

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