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

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

The latest Windows 11 update may be breaking several major areas of Windows 11 24H2.

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Windows 11 update is reportedly breaking the operating system's most vital tool

Windows 11's KB5051987 update is causing users problems with File Explorer and, in rare cases, breaking the operating system entirely.

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Do NOT update Windows 11 if you like using File Explorer

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update, KB5051987, has disrupted functionality for users, particularly impacting File Explorer, the main application for accessing files and folders. Users have reported an inability to open folders, including commonly used ones like Documents and Pictures, after installing the update. Microsoft’s Windows 11 update disrupts File Explorer functionality According to Windows Latest, the File Explorer app remains operat…

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Microsoft is pushing a security update to Windows 11 that breaks File Explorer

The last round of security updates saw Microsoft release the KB5051987 update for Windows 11. As this patch addresses a number of security issues with the operating system, it is a mandatory update that will be automatically installed for most people. As we've seen time and time again, the automatic installation of security updates is a good thing... until it isn't. And with the KB5051987 update, there are numerous problems that raise the questi…

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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

Is Windows 11’s latest patch one to avoid for now? Reports suggest it’s causing serious problems with some PCs, but if you hold off, you’ll be left without security fixes.

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The latest updates to the 23H2 and 24H2 versions of Windows 11 freeze the file browser, as reported by several users.