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Updates for windows 11 version 23H2

I am using Windows 11 ver 23H2, I get frequent updates for ver 25H2 which obviously are not installed. I get very few updates for 23H2, should I be worried about this? Moved from System Center Service Manager

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-07-02T08:48:47.5866667+00:00
Eric Cockerill 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-07-02T13:22:12.61+00:00
Carl-L 16,755 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows 11 KB509509 fails at 100%

Again (I'm getting a bit tired of this) the latest Windows 11 update fails installing. It comes to 100% and then says something went wrong and rollback. When I reenter "Windows Update" there are not error messages either. It just says the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-07-02T08:03:50.8766667+00:00
Lars-Erik Østerud 45 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T12:03:26.5033333+00:00
Neil D 33,510 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Cant Activate Windows After BIOS Update

I just updated my bios to a newer version and now windows is telling me that it needs to be activated, i have an activation key but it doesn't work now and none of the troubleshoot apps work.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-07-02T04:30:30.5833333+00:00
Luke 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T11:56:47.4566667+00:00
Luke 0 Reputation points
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Systeem tray icons disappeared (time, date, network, volume etc) after KB5094126 update

Windows 11 system tray icons missing after cumulative update KB5094126 I am troubleshooting a Windows 11 PC where the system tray area on the bottom-right side of the taskbar has disappeared. The following items are no longer visible in the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-21T08:47:50.05+00:00
Sonja Morbé 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T09:27:33.04+00:00
M C 0 Reputation points
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Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage Persistent Spam Eventviewer ID 4176 by Microsoft Windows CAPI2

Dear Support-Team, Since the last securityupdate on the 11.06.26 i get this permanent error: <Event xmlns="__http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event__"> <System>   <Provider…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-19T18:59:01.2633333+00:00
Jürgen Klose 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T08:35:43.87+00:00
Carl-L 16,755 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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2026-06 update issues

The problem started last week when I attempted to run the 2026-06 Preview Update (KB 5095093) (26200.8737) update. After a few failed attempts, I contacted Microsoft Support. The tech ran a remote session, and he indicated that I needed to free up some…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-29T12:13:57.58+00:00
John Colantonio 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T07:11:40.5466667+00:00
Lars-Erik Østerud 45 Reputation points
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I run some updates ob windows update and after fingerprint and now “face id and fingerprint currently no available “

I run some updates on Windows Update, and after the fingerprint, now “face ID and fingerprint currently not available."

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-07-01T03:13:25.64+00:00
Mark 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-02T04:01:08.6266667+00:00
Emma1-N 8,465 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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All Apps became full screen after recent update of windows 11

After recently update yesterday, when i open app which have small window, like properties, run, and other apps, it always start in full screen borderless window. I have been tried using shortcut, change the settings, even reinstall the windows, but the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-11T00:13:46.2566667+00:00
Muhammad A. Iftiharsa 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-02T01:39:14.1666667+00:00
Jherben 0 Reputation points
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Same update being downloaded and installed repeatedly

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-27T14:10:42.7433333+00:00
Saikat Talukder 65 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T23:45:09.54+00:00
Hendrix-V 16,075 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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why 2026-06 Preview Update (KB5095093) (26200.8737) triggered bitlocker key request?

when I first allow the window update:2026-06 Preview Update (KB5095093) (26200.8737) to proceed, it triggered the Bitlocker key request. Please explain what happened.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-25T20:00:35.6933333+00:00
Edward Lee 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-01T09:01:42.6033333+00:00
Neil D 33,510 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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NOT updating computer.

Can not update my computer. It says to download and restart but it does not update

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-30T20:57:05.5766667+00:00
Loretta F Kennedy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T21:34:22.21+00:00
John DeV 165.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows Update and Microsoft Defender Updates Failing with Error 80240016 on Windows 11

Hello, I am using Windows 11 Home Single Language and both Windows Update and Microsoft Defender Security Intelligence updates are failing. Symptoms: Windows Update remains stuck on downloading/installing. Microsoft Defender Security Intelligence Update…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-19T07:21:49.35+00:00
Vikrant Kumar Singh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-30T18:43:12.0033333+00:00
Neil D 33,510 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Dell Pro Max laptop microphone static after applying Windows Updates

After applying windows updates none of my bluetooth microphones work. All of them generate a horrible static sound that makes them inoperable.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-30T14:31:11.2266667+00:00
Scott Perrea 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T15:09:16.0233333+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 82,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Errore di installazione aggiornamenti

Windows update da qualche settimana non si riesce ad installare un paio di aggiornamenti di sicurezza ((KB5082417 e (KB5083769) (26200.8246) in windows update mi danno questo Errore di installazione - 0x800706be. Ho utilizzato risoluzione dei problemi…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-30T13:29:58.3866667+00:00
Patrizia Re Depaolini 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-30T14:50:07.4733333+00:00
Patrizia Re Depaolini 0 Reputation points
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Windows update troubleshooter not working

I am having trouble installing windows update. There is an error in installation. When I run the troubleshooter, it cannot fix the rpoblem

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-05-01T08:41:01.9833333+00:00
Adrienne Bolton 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T13:45:59.8+00:00
Zweli Ndlovu 0 Reputation points
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After latest Win 11 - Boot Partition is failing - boot says reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media and select device

Hello Acer All in One - Running Windows 11. 500 Gig Drive. I have tried to do the repair off of a USB and it will not allow me even run the menu. I have ensure that the bios goes to the USB and it does however, I am unable to run the utility. The disk…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-25T23:33:20.59+00:00
C Tak 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-30T09:46:40.1066667+00:00
Carl-L 16,755 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Latest update killed browser functions - no rollback options.

I updated Windows 11 last night, and this morning I cannot open Firefox or Opera. I have tried reinstalling these browsers, and they still do not run. I have looked for rollback options, but met with: "Go Back - This option is no longer available…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-30T08:52:45.97+00:00
Nunya Bidness 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T09:31:28.24+00:00
Sumit D - IA 171.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Microsoft update alter printer margins, paper size settings, or corrupt the printer driver, causing problems

Why does this happen? - it not only waste time but also paper and ink! paper size settings, or corrupt the printer driver, causing problems not all documents give me the option to print fit to size.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-30T03:06:40.82+00:00
Mimmie Human 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-30T07:58:46.6966667+00:00
Senthil kumar 1,285 Reputation points
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failed Update on 2026 04 14 which freezes the PC badly every time the PC tries to re install it.

after an failed Update on 2026 04 14, PC freezes every time the PC tries to re install it. today the problem was related to 0x80073D02: 9NTXGKQ8P7N0-MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-30T02:01:51.8433333+00:00
Dr Andrew Vallerand 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-30T02:42:20.9233333+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 82,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how do I uninstall update kb5065426

After a recent update to windows 11 on my HP laptop, I can no longer access two network drives that had been mounted previously. Changing registry for Secure Signature and Guest logons did not resolve the issue. I understand that the next option is to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-06-29T21:10:36.7433333+00:00
Steve Silber 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-29T21:51:33.2066667+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 41,025 Reputation points Independent Advisor