… For most users, this update is issue free, but Dell PCs will find that the update is not available for them currently. "A limited number of Dell devices might display a yellow exclamation point in Device Manager next to the Intel Innovation Platform Framework Processor Participant driver. …
… This includes: Ability to skip updates immediately during the out of box experience OOBE Extend update pauses as many times as you need Always available options to shutdown and restart with updating More insight on available updates to make more informed installation decisions Print Drivers The Int… …
… Windows Driver Policy update In May, the company plans to update how the kernel trusts third-party drivers. …
Last week, Microsoft blocked the rollout of Windows 11's latest Patch Tuesday update for a number of Dell PCs after it was reported that the update clased with Intel's IPF driver, causing a number of issues including unexpected shutdowns, overheating, and slow performance. …
… Windows 11 July 2026 Update gradual rollout Secure Boot With this update, Windows quality updates include additional high confidence device targeting data, increasing coverage of devices eligible to automatically receive new Secure Boot certificates. …
… Rollout strategy will be gradual Although the Enablement Package that upgrades Windows 11 from version 25H2 to 26H2 is a small update, Microsoft will likely follow the same gradual rollout strategy used in previous releases. …
… Windows Update is finally fighting back against buggy drivers Windows Update’s new rollback feature rescues systems from crashes and instability by allowing you to roll back problematic drivers. …
… Windows Update with fewer reboots As part of Windows 11 build 26220.8764, the company is introducing a new unified Windows Update experience that coordinates monthly quality updates with driver, .NET, and firmware updates. …
… New spinner animation Finally, Microsoft continues the rollout of the new unified "donut" style spinner design across key Windows 11 system flows, including Boot, Logon, Restart, Shutdown, and Windows Update. …
… Devices receive the new certificates only after demonstrating sufficient successful update signals, maintaining a controlled and phased rollout. …