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Windows 11 25H2 desktop shell broken after January updates
Hello, We are seeing a repeatable issue after upgrading users to Windows 11 25H2 and installing the January 2026 cumulative updates, and I’m trying to determine if this is a known or emerging reg...
Your detailed report outlines a serious and specific issue affecting the Windows 11 25H2 shell, particularly with desktop icons, Recycle Bin, and shell namespace interactions after the January 2026 cumulative updates. This appears to be a regression or bug introduced in this update cycle, especially in environments with OneDrive Known Folder Move enabled.