Microsoft fixed the Windows 11 bug that clickbait claimed was unfixable
A mundane Windows 11 bug has been fixed despite what some reports claimed would happen.
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What you need to know
A Windows bug made the news rounds earlier this year, causing quite a stir among some PC users. The issue prevented the Start menu, Windows Search and UWP apps from opening correctly on affected PCs running Windows 11 and Windows 10. While the problem could prove irritating, it was blown out of proportion by some outlets.
A previous article with a clickbait title by TechRadar incorrectly framed this bug as something out of the ordinary. When the bug first appeared, the outlet claimed that “Windows 11 is so broken that even Microsoft can’t fix it.” That article went on to state that “Microsoft admits there are Windows 11 problems it just can’t fix.”
That, of course, was never the case. Microsoft acknowledged the bug, shared a mitigation swiftly, and worked on a permanent fix for the issue. That solution is now here. Microsoft now marks the bug as “Resolved” on itswebsite.
This fix is part of the KB5027303 update that brings systems to Windows 11 Build 22621.1928. That update is currently in preview and should make its way to PCs next month as part of Patch Tuesday.
If you’d like to get the fix right away, you can install the optional Windows Update through the Settings app on your PC. It’s also available through theMicrosoft Update Catalog. Alternatively, you can wait until the update ships next month. Preview updates can have bugs, so it’s probably best to wait a couple of weeks.
While the bug was fixable, it did take Microsoft roughly six months to figure out a permanent solution. Reports of the issue first appeared in January 2023.
Iaddressed the false reportswhen they first emerged, so I won’t rehash the situation in full.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
