Windows 11’s Feb. update breaks File Explorer and more

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.
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,
Latest Windows 11 update reportedly breaking major parts of the operating system
With Microsoft set to end support for Windows 10 later this year, now is not the time for major issues to break PCs thanks to Windows 11 updates. 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.
Windows 11 KB5051987 breaks File Explorer, install fails on Windows 11 24H2
Windows 11 KB5051987 is not installing for some users and is causing issues. Breaks camera and problems with File Explorer
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Windows 11’s February update brings some welcome improvements
With updates KB5051989 and KB5051987, users on both Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2 are getting security fixes and quality-of-life improvements.
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Windows 11 (KB5051987, KB5051989) February 2025 Patch Tuesday out0 0
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Windows 11: A guide to the updates
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