Jakarta - Microsoft's latest security update for the Windows 11 operating system reportedly caused stability problems for some users. After the update was released, a number of reports emerged about systems that suddenly crashed, froze, and restarted repeatedly.
The update in question is the KB5079473 cumulative package launched on March 10, 2026 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. The update brings the system to build 26100.8037 and 26200.8037. Officially, this update is focused on security improvements as well as some minor improvements to the system.
In its official notes, Microsoft said this update brings updates to Secure Boot certificate management, increased search reliability in File Explorer, and changes to the WDAC COM allowlisting system used for application security.
But shortly after distribution began, a number of users began reporting problems through community forums and Microsoft support platforms. Some users said their computers crashed three times after installing the update, forcing them to do a hard reboot and losing unsaved work.
Another report says the computer screen freezes completely so the only solution is to restart. There are even users who claim their PCs restart automatically every 10 to 20 minutes.
Some reports also mention the appearance of system error messages such as "ATTEMPTED_WRITE_TO_READONLY_MEMORY (0xBE)". In addition, some applications are said to fail to run after the update, including office application packages such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.
Disruptions were also reported in some basic system functions, such as Command Prompt not responding or the Print Screen button stopping working. Another error code mentioned in user reports is 0x800704b3.
Hardware compatibility issues also emerged in some cases. Some users of Samsung Galaxy Book laptops reported that storage drives became inaccessible after the update. Meanwhile, users of Dell Precision workstations said that applications that use GPU acceleration crashed or had graphic glitches.
However, the report is still anecdotal and does not necessarily reflect the problem that is happening widely. Until now Microsoft has not issued an official statement regarding the potential bug in the update.
For users who experience the glitch, the temporary step that is usually recommended is to delay system updates or remove the patch through Windows Update settings. Users can also report the problem through the Feedback Hub application so that Microsoft can track the cause.
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