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Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 update to fix buggy September patch

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Microsoft has released an emergency update to address critical issues introduced by its recent Windows 11 September 2026 patch. The original update, which aimed to fix nearly 1000 security flaws and introduced features like a movable taskbar and revamped Windows Search, caused widespread problems. These included system crashes for users with AMD Radeon GPUs, Explorer hang-ups, and non-functional third-party integrations like Claude Cowork. AI

RANK_REASON This is an emergency patch for an existing product, not a new release or significant industry event.

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Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 update to fix buggy September patch

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruno Ferreira ·

    Microsoft rolls out emergency update for Windows 11's latest patch — recent update causes crashes on AMD graphics, Explorer hang-ups, and broken third-party integrations

    Windows September 2026 update brings many long-requested features, but also surfaces fresh bugs — new code crashing AMD, HP, and Lenovo systems and surfaces audio, Explorer, and Remote Desktop problems

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 update to fix its record-breaking patch Microsoft has started rolling out an emergency out-of-band update to fix problems

    Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 update to fix its record-breaking patch Microsoft has started rolling out an emergency out-of-band update to fix problems with its record-breaking September patch Tuesday update. The software giant patched nearly 1,000 flaws in its biggest up…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/microsoft-out-of-band-wind…

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