Microsoft just reminded us that sometimes doing nothing is the best thing to do. The latest Windows 11 update was pulled after causing panic among many users.
Did you think the updates were there to improve your experience? Not this time. Microsoft has just removed a Windows 11 update that transformed PCs into… a rebooting machine.
There you are, you are quietly working on your PC, suddenly it decides to act rebellious and restart… again and again. This is exactly what happened to many users after installing Windows 11 update KB5039302.
This update, supposed to be a preview of the fixes planned for July 9, turned into a real nightmare for some. Instead of improving the user experience, it plunged many PCs into a vicious loop of reboots.
Microsoft backtracks
Faced with this major bug, Microsoft did not hold back. The Redmond firm simply withdrew the update from circulation. It’s a bit like if, after distributing ice creams that give you a stomach ache, the local ice cream parlor decided to recall everything.
In a message published in the Windows Message CenterMicrosoft has acknowledged the problem: “ After installing the updates released on June 26, 2024 (KB5039302), some devices may no longer boot. Affected systems may reboot multiple times and require recovery operations to restore normal use. »
Who is really concerned?
According to Microsoft, this bug mainly affects devices that use virtual machine tools and virtualization features. If these terms sound like Chinese to you, don’t worry. Basically, these are mainly computers used in a professional setting or for advanced tasks.
Windows Home Edition users (i.e. most of us who use Windows at home) are less likely to be affected.
What to do if you are affected?
If you were unfortunate enough to install this update and your PC is now yo-yoing, don’t panic! Microsoft explains that you can uninstall the preview via the Windows 11 Recovery Environment. It’s a bit technical, but it can be done. If you’re not comfortable with this, don’t hesitate to ask a geeky friend or a professional for help.
