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.

Microsoft promises a big February patch - but will it fix what's broken with Windows 11 today?

Microsoft promises a big February patch - but will it fix what's broken with Windows 11 today?

Windows 11 USB Installer Guide: How To Make One & Why You Should

Windows install floppies and discs have gone the way of the dodo, but it still pays to keep a copy of the OS on a USB drive. Here's how to make your own.

Microsoft's emergency patch broke Windows 11/10 further, KB5078127 KB5078132 fix out0 0

Microsoft has released emergency Windows 11 / 10 updates again with KB5078127 KB5078132 KB5078129, and KB5078131.
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5074109 January update BSOD, boot issues on some PCs (commerical)

Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share.
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If you installed Windows 11 with certain security updates and a USB stick, you may not get any more security updates warns Microsoft

Windows Microsoft reports 'an issue in which devices are failing to boot' after downloading the latest update Windows Microsoft says the Windows 11 boot failure bug is linked to another buggy update: ...
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Windows 11 KB5078127 emergency update (25H2) fixes Outlook POP, PST crashes, unresponsive apps after January 2026 Patch Tuesday

Windows 11 KB5078127 is an 'out-of-band' patch to fix an issue that broke Outlook Classic (POP, PST) after January 2026 Patch ...
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KB5074109 Update Causes Boot Failures on Windows 11 Devices

Windows 11 January 2026 updates may cause boot failures on some PCs. Microsoft is investigating issues linked to KB5074109.