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Update screen......fake or legit?

I got this blue update screen. Is it a real update or malware? It rendered my computer completely useless

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-09T03:19:30.3433333+00:00
CaptChill 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-09T04:17:13.8966667+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 77,415 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to fix update problems?

Automatic and manual updates are not happening, just get a spinning circle

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-09T02:59:41.4+00:00
Ken Davidson 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-09T03:38:17.1366667+00:00
Tin Luna 23,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Is KB5086672 safe to install or is it another mess. And why is Microsoft Incompetent?

I am just not installing any update until I have to since they have a lot of issues with these updates and I don't want to have to take my laptop to a computer store. So is this update safe? Maybe instead of pushing One Drive and the Edge browser on us,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-09T02:40:13.93+00:00
Edward Sebesta 130 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-09T03:28:20.32+00:00
Lester Bernard Reyes 77,415 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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2026-03 Update is not installing (15 retries already)

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-08T13:15:01.0766667+00:00
Yamaris Rivera 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-04-09T03:23:11.2733333+00:00
Hendrix-V 12,665 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Cardfile.crd app

My Cardfile.crd stopped working after windows 11 update How do I fix ACMDLN in library

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-07T14:27:13.4233333+00:00
Steven Tuttolomondo 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-09T02:07:00.21+00:00
Emma1-N 5,495 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows Update KB5079473 - Updates Failed error 800f0991 - Standalone Installer say its already installed

Windows update says KB5079473 failed to install error 800f0991. I tried to sfc /scannow, DISM cleanup-image restorehealth and startcomponentcleanup and it didn't resolve the issue. I tried using Windows Update Standalone installer with files from the…

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asked 2026-04-08T19:36:21.4+00:00
Andrew Frewin 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-08T20:51:10.41+00:00
John DeV 161K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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SEARCH BOX NOT WORKING AFTER WINDOWS 11 UPDATE

After allowing update to Windows 11 25H2 OS Build 26200.7462 the Search Box does not work. I cant enter any text .If I click on the Blue window The large menu appears with the search box. But as soon as I click on the search box it closes the Menu. …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2025-12-15T11:22:30.25+00:00
Roly Tk 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T19:34:33.6966667+00:00
Ellis Whitby 0 Reputation points
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How do I delete windows update KB5077181 if its already a core update

Ive been having troubles updating my firmware for my guitar pedal because this update apparently made the software glitch out, their website says to delete this update but unfortunately for my pc their methods dont work and no matter what I try I get…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-03-28T11:02:05.4366667+00:00
Shaun Michael Cortes 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T19:13:45.0966667+00:00
Lucus-V 6,190 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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windows 11 update

my windows 11 updated on my laptop my sound was working perfectly fine. After the update I have no sound and windows says i have no output sound device I had to pay 40 dollars last time this happened and I do not know what the tech did to get my sound…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-03-27T21:58:07.9866667+00:00
chrissie gardiner 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T19:13:03.6233333+00:00
Lucus-V 6,190 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Windows UEFI Firmware Update (V2222) corrupted BIOS Supervisor Password - Lecoo N176A

Summary: After a mandatory Windows Update (LecooN176A - Firmware), my laptop's BIOS Supervisor Password logic was corrupted. Despite knowing the correct password, the system rejects it as incorrect, while the User Password remains functional. Lenovo…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-05T13:27:43.16+00:00
think now 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T19:05:47.0133333+00:00
Lucus-V 6,190 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Latest update chaos

Following the latest update, my connection has become unstable, my laptop is no longer able to detect devices. Following AI suggestions I have gone down multiple rabbit holes without success. Calls to EE, Canon and Norton have all failed to fix the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-03-25T14:50:21.0433333+00:00
BRIAN GASKIN 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T18:59:23+00:00
Lucus-V 6,190 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
asked 2026-02-17T18:05:34.4366667+00:00
Xavier Coutee 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T17:37:22.5+00:00
mitzy hernandez 0 Reputation points
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How could i get more space??

Hello. I have an problem with my C: drive. I have about 56.7 GB storage. Also i have 56.3 GB used. How can i clear it fast while also needing to update? This is my Settings app's screenshot for better knowledge.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-02T07:55:28.0466667+00:00
Kristjan Siigur 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-08T14:57:28.9566667+00:00
Ace Jerraldven C. Enoc 220 Reputation points
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update removed chrome and all my personal settings

apparently an update occurred last night. When I opened the computer this morning chrome is no longer available only Edge. All my settings were removed. There is no security pin needed. Recovery is not an option.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-08T12:30:14.6133333+00:00
Bill Evans 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-08T13:49:55.26+00:00
Henry Celestino 80 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Critical: BIOS Supervisor Password Corrupted by Windows Update V2222 - Lecoo N176A (Case #7100831337)

Summary: I am seeking technical assistance regarding a BIOS/UEFI security lockout caused directly by an automatic Windows Update. After the installation of firmware version V2222, the Supervisor Password logic in the NVRAM has been corrupted. Device…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-07T02:26:45.5866667+00:00
think now 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-04-08T13:11:59.0766667+00:00
think now 0 Reputation points
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kb5086672 breaks network

Hi, does anyone have a solution for kb5086672 breaking my internet and network?  My network card is Realtek gbe family controller.  My only fix is to uninstall it, and things go back to normal. If no fix, how do I stop the update from reinstalling? Not…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-08T11:10:09.78+00:00
Rick K 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T12:23:47.51+00:00
DaveM121 862.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Windows update KB5086672 will not install

Windows update KB5086672 will not install and windows troubleshooter will not run

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-01T14:58:18.6566667+00:00
Geoff Leeson 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T11:05:46.5166667+00:00
x2700x 0 Reputation points
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How to update windows 11, version 25H2(repair version)

Windows 11 version 25H2 is not installing, and I keep getting error code 0x80070005. I’ve tried running the Windows Update Troubleshooter and resetting the Software Distribution folder, but it still won't update. Can you provide any additional solutions…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-08T09:09:47.8566667+00:00
Mohd Ajmal 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-08T09:22:51.0466667+00:00
Kapil Arya 37,556 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Windows won't upgrade with error 0xc1900101

So i was upgrading my windows to build 29558 but i can't like every single times. I tried many solutions like dism, sfc or even deleting $WINDOWS~BT but it didn't work, here's some logs i will provide: [Moderator Note: Personal Info Removed]…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-04T00:33:02.09+00:00
nothing to see here 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T09:02:57.2666667+00:00
Clary-N 10,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to fix error installing KB 5086672 (windows 11 update version 26200.8117 2026-3)

I can't install this version and this is the error code 0x80070032 . Please help me as soon as possible.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
asked 2026-04-02T12:41:28.76+00:00
Võ Hoàng Quân 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T07:29:38.1066667+00:00
Sin-D 8,805 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator