Failures in the latest Windows 10 and 11 update: What to do to avoid damage to your PC

Windows 10 and 11 users have reported crashes on their computers after installing the latest operating system update. The bugs mainly affect taskbar operation and file browsing, making access to these tools impossible in some cases.

Through the Windows forums and on Reddit, Users report the situation occurring with the latest version released in February 2024, Which also encountered problems during installation and many had to reverse the process so as not to affect the operation of their devices.

The update that introduces errors appears in Windows 10 as KB5034763 and in Windows 11 as KB5034765, which is This is the latest version released in February this year.

When downloading it, users encountered errors mainly in the taskbar. AndIn this tool, no Wifi, Bluetooth or audio configuration icons appeared and these functions were only accessible through keyboard shortcuts. However, some reported that the bar never appeared and that it led to bigger problems like not being able to enter a login PIN.

Another reported bug is the notification that appears when you open File Explorer. The message says that there is an error in the system memory, but it does not allow any operation to solve it, so you have to run Explorer again and at that moment the taskbar disappears.

But the situation does not stop there. Windows 11 users claim that many were not even able to install the update Three errors appear that stop the process.

At this time, Microsoft is already aware of the situationTherefore, a patch may be released in the coming days that solves all these problems and allows the update to be deployed normally.

Currently, the recommendation if you install the latest version is to uninstall update KB5034765 from Windows Update and restart your computer. This way, the device will return to its ideal operating point while Microsoft rectifies the situation and releases a stable version.

It is possible that the bugs contained in this latest release are the result of the hard work Microsoft has put into resolving other bugs in File Explorer. According to the official Windows blog, the update released on February 13 focuses on three axes:

• This update fixes an issue that affects Narrator ads. They are slow when using natural sounds.
• This update fixes an issue that affects Explorer.exe. You may stop responding. This happens when the computer that has a console accessory connected is restarted or turned off.
• This update fixes an issue that affects the download of device metadata. Downloads of Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) over HTTPS are now more secure.

Trend Micro, a cybersecurity company, was responsible for finding a vulnerability in Windows Defender, after cybercriminals exploited it to compromise users' security.

The problem is a zero-day error in this defense system. Bug allows bypass in Windows Defender SmartScreen, Which consists of bypassing security systems implemented in computer networks, applications or devices.

This bug facilitated malware attacks, including DarkMe Remote Access Trojan (RAT) infection, which is used for data theft and ransomware, so user information was at risk. Although Microsoft has already released a patch to fix the issue.