Windows 11: Be careful, the last update causes serious malfunctions

Microsoft has deployed the KB5051987 update for Windows 11 (24h2 version) With the ambition to improve security and bring some new products. But instead of progress, it is a headache that has set up: the file explorer has become unusable for many people.

Among the additions, Better integration of OneDrivelike Apple's handoff, to easily move from one device to another. Another promise: automatic catering of the file explorer tabs after restarting. On paper, just positive. Except that this is a disaster for some.

Problem with Windows 11? The KB5051987 update could be involved

Complaints flock to forums and Reddit. Folders impossible to open, Word or Excel files that refuse to be saved, blocked downloads. Some see the sub-folders, but impossible to access the files. And yet, “Explorer.exe” still turns in the background, as if everything was fine.

Another concern: for some, the update itself does not want to settle, as explained by a owner of a MSI Claw 8. It remains frozen for hours before planting with an error code. Microsoft has still not officially reacted; And as it is a compulsory security update, difficult to escape it.

Pending a fix, two choices: undergo or uninstall. To go back, you have to go to the Windows settings, Windows Update section, open up the updates, locate KB5051987 and delete it. A temporary respite because it will eventually come back.