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Despite bringing major changes to Windows 11, KB5041587 ruined the OS for a lot of users
The patch is optional.
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Published onSeptember 9, 2024
published onSeptember 9, 2024
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Microsoft releasedKB5041587last month as a non-mandatory preview update that does not need to be installed for Windows 11 to work. Its installation brought significant changes to the OS, such as the new widget placement on the taskbar.
However, installing it leftmany Windows 11 usersin complete disarray. KB5041587 reportedly bricked the operating system, requiring users to perform a complete system restore.
Tried to install Microsoft update KB5041587 the other day. Bricked my system. Force shutdown necessary. Power cycled and went to BIOS and ran system restore. All good so far. Then tried to install KB5041587 again. Took hours to supposedly update only to be told update failed.
Many other Windows 11 users shared the same sentiment; for some, installing KB5041587 caused audio issues.
I’ve lost all sound with the KB5041587 update. I’ve followed the instructions above, removing all files and folders within the Downloads folder. KB5041587 still remains installed. There is still no sound. I check driver updated on for my monitor, it is up-to-date. Still no sound. Options?
Since it’s optional, you don’t need to install it, so you better avoid it. If you have installed it, though, you can remove it this way:
You can also prevent Windows 11 from showing the possibility of installing KB5041587 again by stopping the operating system from automatically downloading the updates.
It’s worth mentioning that not every device is affected, so while the patch does indeed cause issues with many Windows 11, you can still install it. It’s not mandatory, but it can improve the experience of navigating this operating system.
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He’s always curious and ready to take on everything new in the tech world, covering Microsoft’s products on a daily basis. The passion for gaming and hardware feeds his journalistic approach, making him a great researcher and news writer that’s always ready to bring you the bleeding edge!
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