Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows black screens, Explorer crashes

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Summary by Cyber Security News15 Oct 2026, 11:10 CEST

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Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing black screens, desktop loading issues, and Explorer crashes after installing Windows 11 updates released since August.

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