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.
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Microsoft says latest Windows 11 issue crashes explorer.exe, makes taskbar disappear, but a fix is rolling out

A bug in Windows 11 is crashing Explorer.exe, which could make your desktop UI disappear, including the taskbar.
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Yes, you can upgrade your PC to Windows 11, even if it's incompatible. Here's how

Procrastinating on an OS upgrade? Here are a few ways to switch to Windows 11 for free.
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Windows Won’t Shut Down After Update? Here’s How to Fix It

Did a Windows update break the shutdown process? Try these tested methods to fix the Windows shutdown problem on your PC.

New Microsoft Update Improves Windows Sign-In Experience

Windows 11’s optional KB5074105 update fixes the missing password icon bug linked to August 29, 2025’s KB5064081 and delivers ...

Microsoft has a solid reason for you to install the latest Windows 11 update0 0

The latest Windows 11 update is an optional one, but Microsoft has a few solid reasons for you to pull the trigger and install it right now.
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Windows 11 KB5074105 25H2 adds Android Resume feature, direct download links for .msu (offline installer)

Windows 11 KB5074105 is now rolling out, and it's a feature-packed update with Android Resume for version 25H2 or 24H2.
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Microsoft Update Fails—New Download Breaks Windows

More bad news for Windows 10 users. Republished on May 18 with news of an updated user support document following confirmation of the latest issue and promises of a fix. Here we go again. New reports ...