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Microsoft Halts Windows 11 Update After Major Issues

4/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Microsoft paused the Windows 11 update KB5079391 rollout after widespread installation problems, including error 0x80073712.
The update was available for less than two hours before being pulled.
Microsoft released an out-of-band patch, KB5086672, to address the issues and restore features.
No new issues have been reported with KB5086672, though some users may not need KB5079391.

History

Historical Context

Microsoft has faced criticism for software reliability since the release of Windows 10 on July 29, 2015. In 2018, the October Update deleted files for up to 1,000 users, prompting backlash. This incident reflects ongoing concerns about automatic updates and user trust, as seen in the recent pause of the Windows 11 update KB5079391 due to similar installation issues.

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Story summary

Microsoft paused the Windows 11 update KB5079391 rollout after widespread installation problems, including error 0x80073712.
The update was available for less than two hours before being pulled.
Microsoft released an out-of-band patch, KB5086672, to address the issues and restore features.
No new issues have been reported with KB5086672, though some users may not need KB5079391.

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