Windows 11 appears to have a boot failure bug that's caused by an update failure bug, creating a circle of, err, bugs

Round and round we go.

I don't normally recommend installing Windows 11's optional updates – but in the case of this bug, I'd make an exception

Wondering why your Windows 11 desktop keeps vanishing? It's because of this nasty bug.
Windows Report

KB5074109 Update Causes Boot Failures on Windows 11 Devices

Windows 11 January 2026 updates may cause boot failures on some PCs. Microsoft is investigating issues linked to KB5074109.

Microsoft investigates Windows 11 boot failures after January updates

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Do not install Windows 11 KB5034848 patch - Microsoft confirms there is a problem

What is the Microsoft Windows 11 KB5034848 patch? The Microsoft Windows 11 KB5034848 patch is a preview cumulative update for Windows 11 that addresses various issues and introduces new features. This ...

Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Backlash, Plans Major Improvements in 2026

Microsoft is shifting focus to fixing Windows 11 performance and reliability after months of buggy updates, boot failures, ...

New Windows 11 Security Update Might Have Killed Some Computers

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TWCN Tech News

Install driver to show hardware while installing Windows 11 [Fix]

Use the following fixes for the “Install driver to show hardware” error on your Windows 11 system while trying to upgrade the OS: Plug the USB flash drive into ...