Windows 11 Support Thread

[The Voice]

OK, I'm just going to give up now. Logged on this morning, and it's back to opening on the wrong screen, asking me to sign in with biometrics.

 

[Dimpie (JIGSAW)]

OK, I'm just going to give up now. Logged on this morning, and it's back to opening on the wrong screen, asking me to sign in with biometrics.

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I would start over ...

Disconnect all shared drives, delete any shortcuts, then delete any logins saved ( https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/credential-manager-in-windows ) via credential manager. ... and then simply start from scratch. Re-create the mapped drive. Re-save credentials. re-create any shortcuts. ??

 

[HAL 9000]

I tested Windows 11 July 2026 Updates. Here’s everything new, improved, and fixed - Windows Latest​

Microsoft has started rolling out the July 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11, and we have tested all major features, improvements, and fixes in the mandatory security update.

The headline is Point-in-time restore, a full-system rollback that finally reaches a broad rollout after months of hiding in Insider builds. But personally, I’m happier about the Widgets being quieter!

The update ships as KB5101650 (OS build 26200.8875 and 26100.8875 for Windows 11 version 25H2 and 24H2, and it brings every non-security change from the June 23 optional update. So, you get a recovery overhaul, the biggest Bluetooth fix Windows 11 has had in years, a faster File Explorer, new accessibility tools, and the Secure Boot certificate rollout, all in one package.

Like all recent releases, the July update arrives in two phases. A gradual rollout hands features to devices over time, so a few of the items below may take extra days to appear after you install. A normal rollout goes to every eligible device at once and includes the security-critical pieces, including Secure Boot.

Microsoft also confirms the redesigned Start menu is now available on commercial and managed devices, after it already rolled out to everyone else earlier this month.

Note that Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of updates on October 13, 2026, with Enterprise and Education supported until October 2027.

If you are still on 24H2 Home, Microsoft is already force-installing 25H2 to keep you current, and 24H2 is now on the list of 15 products Microsoft is retiring in 2026.

Full details at the link below:

I tested Windows 11 July 2026 Updates. Here’s everything new, improved, and fixed

Windows 11 July 2026 Patch Tuesday Security update (KB5101650) adds Point-in-time Restore, Bluetooth fixes, File Explorer upgrades and more

www.windowslatest.com