US EditionDon’t blame Windows 11 updates for every problem, Microsoft veteran says
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Think a Windows Update update has ruined your computer? Raymond Chen, one of Microsoft's most prominent developers, claims a completely different mechanism is to blame. Many users ignore it. It's not updates that break Windows 11. The problem occurs earlier. For years, Windows 11 users have been reporting that "after the last update, the system stopped working properly." The blame is automatically placed on Microsoft and the patches released via…
Every time Microsoft releases new Windows updates, numerous error reports from users worldwide surface (Tip: Windows Update not working? Here's how to fix (almost) any error). However, according to Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen, it's completely wrong to assume that any problems are always caused by the updates in question. In fact, the issues could stem from the IT department installing a new driver, modifying a group policy, or updating a prog…
Windows regularly experiences bugs and other issues following updates. According to a Microsoft engineer, this situation isn't solely Microsoft's fault. [Read more] Great deals don't wait: subscribe to our Frandroid Deals WhatsApp channel! (zero spam, we promise).
Don’t blame Windows 11 updates for every problem, Microsoft veteran says
“Windows update broke our system” is a common enough complaint Microsoft’s enterprise support teams hear all the time, especially from corporate customers right after Patch Tuesday. And given Windows 11’s reputation, it’s easy to see why updates are the first thing that gets blamed. A recent 2026 report by Omnissa only adds to that perception, showing that Windows environments experience significantly more app crashes and forced shutdowns compar…
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