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Google tests optional Chrome auto-launch on Windows 11, fixes ZIP drag-and-drop freezes
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (463+ words) If you were a program manager at Chrome, what would you do: (a) debloat the browser, remove AI, and make it faster, or (b) nag users to let it auto-start when Windows starts so they can browse "instantly." For Google, the correct…...
Microsoft reminds users how to stop Windows 11 from restarting during work, but users aren’t buying it
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (867+ words) Windows PCs getting a software update during important work has been a long-standing joke on social media, to the point where it even made its way to a popular Netflix series. Now, Microsoft has finally decided to take action. Not…...
KB5074105: Windows 11 asks for admin access to open Storage settings, but breaks Temporary files cleanup for some files/folders
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (721+ words) Windows 11 KB5074105 (Build 26200.7705) quietly added a new feature that requires admin permission to access your Storage settings. Microsoft confirmed to Windows Latest that this change is "intentional" and is not a known issue. At the same time, it looks like the…...
Microsoft says latest Windows 11 issue crashes explorer.exe, makes taskbar disappear, but a fix is rolling out
1+ week, 2+ day ago (539+ words) A bug in Windows 11 is crashing Explorer.exe, which could make your desktop UI disappear, including the taskbar. And if you don't see the taskbar, you also cannot open the Start menu in most cases. Microsoft confirmed that it's aware…...
Windows 11 KB5074105 25H2 adds Android Resume feature, direct download links for .msu (offline installer)
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1101+ words) Windows 11 KB5074105 is now rolling out, and it's a feature-packed update for version 25H2 or 24H2. With today's update, you can now finally disable or enable Smart App Control (SAC) without reinstalling the OS, among other changes. In addition to Windows Update, Microsoft…...
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5074109 January update BSOD, boot issues on some PCs (commerical)
1+ week, 4+ day ago (598+ words) Windows 11 KB5074109 (January 2026 Update) is causing major issues on some PCs, and Microsoft has more details to share. In an updated support document, the company has confirmed that the update is indeed crashing some PCs, but most home users won't run…...
Windows 10's extended support ends in eight month, but users are still rejecting Windows 11, at least in Germany
1+ week, 6+ day ago (594+ words) Windows 11s market share is not increasing, and thats concerning because Windows 10s extended support ends in eight months. In Germany, 48 percent, or around 21 million devices, are still running Windows 10. Were not talking about businesses, as these numbers only represent "private households....
Microsoft suspects some PCs might not boot after Windows 11 January 2026 Update (KB5074109)
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (564+ words) Microsoft is aware of an alleged issue that leaves PCs unable to boot and requires manual recovery after installing the Windows 11 January 2026 Update. Microsoft doesn't know how the January 2026 Update broke some PCs and is collecting data from consumers and…...
Windows 11 KB5078127 emergency update (25H2) fixes Outlook POP, PST crashes, unresponsive apps after January 2026 Patch Tuesday
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (760+ words) Windows 11 KB5078127 is rolling out on 25H2 or 24H2, and Microsoft told Windows Latest it's an "out-of-band' patch to fix an issue that broke Outlook Classic (POP, PST), among other apps on Windows 11. However, even if you didn't run into any problems after…...
Microsoft says uninstall Windows 11 KB5074109 to fix Outlook POP, PST hang, as 2026's first update causes havoc
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1043+ words) If your Outlook Classic freezes or hangs when you use POP accounts or deal with PST files, you'll need to remove Windows 11 KB5074109 or use webmail. In some cases, third-party apps can also become unresponsive if they save files to cloud…...