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Microsoft finally admits almost all major Windows 11 core features are broken
A major new Windows 11 update has introduced widespread stability issues affecting core system functionality. Many users, including myself, are now experiencing frequent and disruptive problems like File Explorer crashes, slow performance, taskbar glitches, and Bluetooth failures, which together make the operating system frustratingly unreliable for daily use.
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Windows 11 25H2 has more bugs based on my own experience. 24H2 is quite good now.
This the recent response I got from Microsoft.
Did you get your i9 before or after the issue that caused these CPU chips to be permanently damaged by poor BIOS microcode (as provided by Intel to motherboard manufacturers)?
The machine will still work, but there will be random rebooting and instability.
If before, the mobo BIOS should be updated and the CPU should be replaced, probably still at no charge by Intel.
That said, Windows 11 is still pretty wonky, although most users are OK with it and have few issues. I am not denying that there are issues. As an integrator, I can state that Microsoft has done some real dumb stuff with W11. But most W11 systems out there are stable enough.
BTW also disable Bitlocker when you get a chance unless you -really- need the security
Should I really be trying to disable bit lock?
My question to Microsoft board members is whether or not they are comfortable with the abysmal PR that Mr Nadal is receiving with his decision to make, and break, Windows 11 Agentic. The zeal with which he has turned Windows from a leading OS into a broken morass of AI generated slop is astounding. To now openly admit Windows 11 is unfixable simply demonstrates how far Microsoft has gone down the AI rabbit hole. Billions of Microsoft dollars invested and the flagship operating system is busted beyond repair.
Do you trust this person to build a replacement OS and repair the damage to Microsoft’s reputation? Remember IBM and GM were “too big to fail”. They still exist, but as mere shadows of their past selves.
I've got the same problem Windows has completely frozen. I can't open any of my folders all I get is the hour glass spinning and when I do manage to open a file I get a message saying File Explorer not responding. This is getting beyond a joke. I shouldn't have to be looking at other software to replace Windows. I forked out a lot of money for a new laptop because my old laptop has Windows Ten on it, as I didn't want to upgrade. I'm glad I didn't as it looks like I'm going to have to start using it again.This wrong we shouldn't be having all these issues.
Some of the text were not displaying correctly after installing Windows 11 25H2, lol
- Sometimes, Microsoft releases quick follow-up updates to fix initial bugs.
- Go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates.
- Install any available patches or cumulative updates.
There are no Updates. Here's the question: Is Satya Nadella still committed to the Windows OS, or is he all in on AI, firing longtime Microsoft Employees that have the expertise to fix these issue and getting a big bonus check?
Yay cookie cut response! Clearly you didnt read the comment. Im not an idiot. I've tried those already, it made more issues. Now I dont have a task bar.
I’ve solved my problems, at least temporarily, by removing Windows 11 from my computers and installing Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Edition LTSC. This version provides security updates until 2032.
This means that I can wait to see what Microsoft does about killing off Windows 11 and introducing Windows 12, or introducing a guaranteed stable version of Windows 11 minus the bloat, spyware and AI slop. Also may see a new CEO as Microsoft’s current PR disaster with small users gains traction.
The downside is that this is a stopgap and I’m fully aware that over time my setup will become progressively obsolete in OS terms. However, I think this is a small inconvenience as I retain Windows 10’s stability, continue to get security updates, and can wait until Microsoft is forced to release a slimmer, stable and adequately tested operating system, and possibly replaces the current CEO with one more attuned to business reality rather than “increase share price, no matter the ultimate cost”.
Why is it whenever Microsoft do an update the updates makes things worse, some of my flash drives don't work since rthe recent update, anything I try to download ends up crashing, what use to take les than an hour can now take up to 4 times longer because my computer keeps crashing for no reason.
Whwn I first brough my laptop with Windows 11 already installed everything worked fine but since these new updates things have been getting worse.
I've been using the Window's OS since the late 80s and early 90s. I'm a software engineer with over 40 years experience. This is the worst OS I have ever used. It is unstable, badly manages resource allocation, disk usage is out of control, reboots randomly, it's crazy. I have a machine with 64GB of RAM with a CORE i9 processor and still stutters and uses the disk for flashing. What is wrong with the MS engineers??? I just don't understand why they got rid of Windows 10. It was solid and worked. I've been on WIn11 for about 2 years, it's a nightmare. The most unstable piece of software I've ever used. I've had to reinstall the OS twice to get my disk space back!!!
Did you get your i9 before or after the issue that caused these CPU chips to be permanently damaged by poor BIOS microcode (as provided by Intel to motherboard manufacturers)?
The machine will still work, but there will be random rebooting and instability.
If before, the mobo BIOS should be updated and the CPU should be replaced, probably still at no charge by Intel.
That said, Windows 11 is still pretty wonky, although most users are OK with it and have few issues. I am not denying that there are issues. As an integrator, I can state that Microsoft has done some real dumb stuff with W11. But most W11 systems out there are stable enough.
BTW also disable Bitlocker when you get a chance unless you -really- need the security.
On par with Win98me, 1st used dos 5 and this seems like a modern uncompleted PC game with flaws, I hate using Win 11 makes things longer ,harder and a lot more frustrating, why they changed the interface so much blows my mind.
I am not a high level user, but have years of experience and rarely have difficulty with Windows 11. That said, I have begun to see things that hint at "too many problems and not enough time to solve them all". Case in point - 2025-12 Security Update. This update fails to install for the vast majority of users, and the instructions to get it to install will certainly challenge those same users. The update was not ready for prime time and the answer seemed to be "get it out there and we will fix it on the fly". No, users should not have to do a 'Light Reinstall' or even 'Full in-place repair from ISO' in an effort to install a half-baked Update. Slow down on the AI and refocus on the operating system or you may end up pushing users out the door.
