If you use Windows 11 and these days a Windows Update notification has appeared with a new version of the operating system, Don’t install it. If you do, your computer may suffer major technical failures due to a bug reported in the last few hours by Microsoft.
Those from Redmond reported that the Windows 11 update KB5039302 presents a problem that causes PCs to not turn on or to restart continuously. The problem affects versions 22H2 and 23H2, and is serious enough to have forced the company to pause its deployment.
The update was released last Tuesday 25th and the first incidents were confirmed yesterday, Wednesday 26th. It is not yet known how many users were affected, nor how many have already received the update. Microsoft has promised to repair the bug as soon as possible, but he hasn’t said much more. So if the update Windows 11 KB5039302, It is best not to install it and wait until the error has been resolved..
According to Microsoft, affected computers require a recovery of the operating system to function normally again. As for the cause of the problem, it has not yet been disclosed. What has been said is that it is more likely to appear on computers that are used to run Virtual machines or environments such as CloudPC, DevBox and Azure Virtual Desktop.
Microsoft slows down the latest Windows 11 update for a bug
It will be interesting to see how long the release of this Windows 11 update is held up. While the bugs linked to the KB5039302 update are quite serious, may not affect all computers on which it is installed.
According to Microsoft, users of the Home Edition of Windows 11 may be less likely to experience constant reboots or failures to start the operating system. This is because virtualization tasks are less common in such environments, the company claims.
Beyond this inconvenience in itself, Windows 11 has been a headache for various reasons. A few days ago we told you that the operating system was forcing OneDrive backups without people’s consent. While a previous update was preventing access to users’ files.
But that’s not all. Recently, a serious vulnerability was detected that allowed a hacker to control your computer if you connect to a public WiFi network. Of course, this problem also impacted computers with Windows 10. Finally, it is worth remembering that Microsoft’s push for Windows 11 on ARM has been heavily criticized due to the controversies surrounding Recallits new photographic memory, and for prioritizing Copilot+ PC for the launch of new features.
