Microsoft releases November 2026 Windows 11 cumulative updates
The mandatory packages cover hundreds of previously found flaws plus File Explorer, AutoPlay, Magnifier, and taskbar changes.
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Windows 11 26H2 turns settings backup on by default
Eligible devices back up supported settings and the Microsoft Store app list; restore still needs separate configuration.
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Microsoft fixes Smart App Control broken by October update
After KB5127648, the feature stays grayed out on Windows 11 24H2 and later if it was off; October 28 updates restore it.
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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 Remote Desktop failures for non-admins
KB5127936, out October 28, clears error 0xC000000D on hosts with Administrator protection; Windows Server is not affected.
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Microsoft fixes Always On VPN failures from September Windows 11 updates
KB5127936 stops connections stuck on Connecting or reporting a port already in use; a single-protocol workaround remains.
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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 Remote Desktop failures after recent updates
Non-admin sessions failed with error 0xC000000D on hosts using Administrator protection after the September 22 preview.
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Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop failures after recent Windows updates
KB5127936, released October 28, restores non-admin connections that failed with error 0xC000000D when Administrator protection is enabled.
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Windows 11 KB5127936 preview brings 41 non-security changes
The optional October 2026 preview moves 25H2 and 26H2 to builds 26200.9818 and 26300.9818 and may add one Secure Boot restart.
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Microsoft says October updates did not fix Always On VPN bug
After an initial failure, automatic IKEv2 and SSTP fallback can leave connections stuck or report a port already in use.
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Microsoft: October Windows update may break Smart App Control
Microsoft says Windows 11 update KB5127648 can gray out Smart App Control so it cannot be turned on.
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Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows black screens, Explorer crashes
Microsoft patched a Windows 11 bug that black-screens desktops and crashes Explorer, mainly on Azure Virtual Desktop with FSLogix.
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Microsoft fixes VPN issues caused by September Windows updates
Microsoft's October updates fix Always On VPN failures on Windows 11 caused by September 2026 patches.
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Microsoft: Recent Windows updates may trigger Remote Desktop failures
Microsoft says recent Windows 11 updates can break Remote Desktop for non-admins when Administrator protection is enabled.
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Microsoft: Windows 11 23H2 reaches end of support in 30 days
Microsoft announced Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT editions reach end of support in November 2026, urging upgrade to 26H2.
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Windows PCs missing key updates could lose security fixes in 2027
Microsoft warns outdated Windows PCs may lose Windows Update and security fixes when certificates expire in 2027.
October 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: Time for an Office cleanup
October 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast after September's record 973 Microsoft CVEs; Apple already patched exploited zero-day CVE-2026-86950.
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Microsoft event debuts new AI-friendly hardware and Windows changes
Microsoft launched the Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark Dev Box with Windows 11 local AI and agent controls.
Microsoft: Windows KB5124010 update crashes some games and apps
Microsoft says Windows 11 preview update KB5124010 crashes some games and apps that use AC-3 audio.
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Windows 11 26H2 Enables Settings Backup by Default for Eligible Devices
Windows 11 26H2 enables settings backup by default on eligible unconfigured Entra-joined commercial devices.
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Microsoft Enables Windows 11 Backup Setting by Default for Organizations
Microsoft enables Windows 11 26H2 settings backup by default when the policy is left unconfigured.
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Microsoft enables Windows settings backup by default for orgs
Microsoft now enables Windows settings backup by default on eligible Entra-joined Windows 11 26H2 devices.
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Windows 11 2026 Update released, here's everything you need to know
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 26H2 as a small enablement package that resets the support lifecycle.
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Windows 11 Update Causes Black Screen and Desktop Loading Issues After Sign-In
Microsoft says Windows 11 preview updates can black-screen Azure Virtual Desktop sessions that use FSLogix.
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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Update Bug Causing Black Screens and Loading Issues
Microsoft says a Windows 11 update can black-screen Azure Virtual Desktop sessions after sign-in.
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