Windows 11 update breaks File Explorer

Windows 11 update breaks File Explorer - among other glitches
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixed several bugs but triggered several problems. Some users are struggling just to install the security update.
Windows 11’s February update breaks File Explorer and more
Update KB5051987, released last week for Windows 11 24H2, was supposed to bring important security fixes and quality-of-life improvements. However, some users who installed the cumulative February update are now reporting numerous problems,
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Latest Windows 11 update reportedly breaking major parts of the operating system
But that appears to be what's happening, as the latest Windows 11 24H2 update ( KB5051987) is reportedly causing major issues with File Explorer (via Windows Latest) and other software. This is notable because Microsoft has been trying to encourage people to upgrade to Windows 11 and the current 24H2 iteration in recent months.
Windows 11 update is reportedly breaking the operating system's most vital tool
Windows 11's KB5051987 update is causing users problems with File Explorer and, in rare cases, breaking the operating system entirely.
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