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Laptop ignoring Windows 11 security updates
My laptop (with an Intel processor) has not recognised Windows 11 Security Updates 2026-04 and 2026-05. Each time I have got an installation failed message; when I re-try, I get the Windows up-to-date message.
My Windows update history currently shows 2026-03 as the latest security update, and the latest is Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - v5.141 (KB890830) installed this week on 13 May 26.
In contrast, my wife’s Samsung laptop (with a Snapdragon ARM 64 processor) is fully up-to-date with Security Update 2026-05 installed this week.
Should I be worried about the recent lack of Windows Security Updates?
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Hi Barry,
The big clue here is the processor difference. Your wife’s laptop runs a Snapdragon (ARM) chip, while yours is Intel. Microsoft frequently pauses or blocks updates for specific hardware configurations if they detect a post-release driver conflict or stability issue. It's highly likely you're dealing with a hardware-specific compatibility hold.
To figure out if there's a known block, what exact laptop model and Intel processor are you running? Also, if you check your update history, do you see a specific error code (usually starting with 0x...) next to the failed April and May updates?
While you check on that, try running the built-in Windows Update troubleshooter, and open your laptop manufacturer's support app (like Dell SupportAssist or Lenovo Vantage) to check for any pending firmware or chipset updates. Often, a bios update from the manufacturer is required to clear these hardware blocks.
