The update meant to rescue Windows 11 24H2 fails to install, crashes:
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Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 bug patch fixes some problems - and creates new ones
zdnet.com/article/microsofts-windows-11-24h2-bug-patch-fixes-some-problems-and-creates-new-ones/
Windows 11 24H2 causing problems? How to return to a previous version: If Windows 11 is problematic after updating to 24H2, you can roll back to the previous ...
pcworld.com/article/2502695/windows-11-24h2-causing-problems-how-to-return-to-a-previous-version.html
Windows 11 might not update if you have these apps: A long list of incompatibilities might prevent you from getting Windows 11 24H2, including Intel drivers ...
pcworld.com/article/2502748/windows-11-might-not-update-if-you-have-the-wrong-hardware-or-apps.html
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The update meant to rescue Windows 11 24H2 fails to install, crashes: Patch KB5044384 was supposed to solve numerous problems in Windows 11 24H2 ...
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Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 issues just keep getting worse, with the new update now causing crashes on Intel motherboards
techradar.com/computing/windows/microsofts-windows-11-24h2-issues-just-keep-getting-worse-with-the-new-update-now-causing-crashes-on-intel-motherboards
The Windows 11 24H2 bug list grows again: 9 reasons to avoid this update for now: Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been saddled with one ...
zdnet.com/article/the-windows-11-24h2-bug-list-grows-again-9-reasons-to-avoid-this-update-for-now/
Windows 11 24H2: More problems with the internet and BSODs: The problems with the 24H2 update for Windows 11 continue. Internet connections are affected ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/11-24H2-Weitere-Probleme-mit-dem-Internet-und-BSODs-1458476/
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Thanks to SimCity: Why Windows 11 still contains a piece of Windows 95: Even the 26H2 version of Windows 11 still uses a feature from Windows 92 ...
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Windows 11: Microsoft blocks its own file system on USB sticks - | Golem.de: Removable media formatted in ReFS will no longer work with Windows 11 from January ...
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Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows black screens, Explorer crashes: Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing black screens, desktop loading issues ...
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Microsoft says Windows 11 is now ‘more responsive’ and runs better on 8GB of RAM: A lot of the speed improvements are thanks to smarter ways to manage memory and ...
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Microsoft's special Windows 11 26H2 tweak makes PCs faster especially on hard disks
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Windows 11 26H2 gave my laptop nearly 2GB of RAM back, but there’s a catch for low-RAM PCs
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Key FactsWindows 11 26H2 Reportedly Lowers RAM Use Mainly on Larger Systems
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- A Reddit user with 48GB reported startup usage falling from 6.9GB to approximately 4.8GB.
- Windows Latest observed idle usage on a 16GB laptop falling from above 10GB to 7GB.
- Reported reductions involve almost exclusively systems with at least 16GB, while 8GB devices so far mostly show no benefit.
- A Lenovo Legion 5 Pro test recorded usage falling from 8.5GB to 6.7GB under 26H2.
"clear efforts around driving better utilization of memory"— Pavan Davuluri, on a May episode of Microsoft's Inside Windows podcast
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Tiny11 puts Windows 11 on a diet without the PowerShell workout: New desktop app simplifies stripping out bundled software, with heavier cuts carrying security ...
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/10/14/tiny11-puts-windows-11-on-a-diet-without-the-powershell-workout/5303034
Windows 11 KB5127648 & KB5126653 cumulative updates released: Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5127648 and KB5126653 cumulative updates for versions ...
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I was ready to pay for a remote desktop app, but Windows 11 already ships one for free
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Key FactsWindows 11 Includes Free Remote-Access Tools
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Quick Assist is preinstalled on Windows 11 Home and Pro and also works with Windows 10 devices.
- The helper needs a Microsoft account; the other person only needs internet access and enters a time-limited six-digit code.
- Quick Assist supports screen viewing, annotations, and remote control; taking control requires consent and can be withdrawn at any time.
- Windows Remote Desktop can host sessions only on Windows 11 Pro or higher editions; msra.exe requires no Microsoft account.
This free Microsoft tool exposes all the startup apps that Task Manager hides from you
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Key FactsMicrosoft’s Autoruns exposes hidden Windows 11 startup items
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Task Manager scans personal and shared Startup folders plus standard registry keys, but not scheduled tasks or Windows services.
- Microsoft’s free Sysinternals utility Autoruns lists all programs, processes, and services loaded at startup under its Everything tab.
- It can reveal leftover scheduled tasks, shell extensions, and registry entries pointing to missing files.
- The article recommends hiding Microsoft entries; yellow items with missing files are considered safe to remove, while pink items are not automatically harmful.
Windows 11: Intel drivers to better prevent crashes: A single faulty driver can have far-reaching consequences for Windows 11. Microsoft is therefore responding ...
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Windows 11's new Search experience is about more than finding files — thousands of actions are now at your fingertips right from the Taskbar
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Windows, Surface And RTX Spark Event: Everything AI Microsoft Unveiled: At its Windows & Surface event today, Microsoft formally launched the its RTX Spark based ...
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OpinionForget RTX Spark: Windows 11's New Search Box Is the Best News From Microsoft's Event
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Mashable Oct 07
Windows 11 update reduces RAM usage: Microsoft's Windows 11 26H2 update appears to be a big hit with users.
mashable.com/tech/windows-11-26h2-update-ram-perfomance-upgrade
VLC was painfully slow on my Windows 11 PC until I found what was throttling it: It turns out VLC wasn't to blame at all; it was Microsoft all along
xda-developers.com/vlc-painfully-slow-windows-11-pc-change-this-setting/
Key FactsVideoLAN Links Slow VLC Launches to Defender Bug
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- On August 12, VideoLAN highlighted the problem and said a Defender update had quarantined VLC’s plug-in cache.
- On affected PCs, VLC sometimes took around 15 seconds to launch, according to the author.
- When the article was published, Microsoft had not released a patch for the Defender bug.
- Users can regenerate VLC’s cache and exclude the VideoLAN or VLC folder from Defender scans.
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