One of the latest updates of the Windows 11 operating system – a mandatory security patch KB5025239 – causing some very annoying problems for some users. After installing it, there are complaints about Explorer crashing, icons disappearing from the desktop, performance problems or even SSD slowdown, reports Windows Latest.
Users complain about problems on social networks, in comments on professional websites, the Microsoft Feedback Center and on the discussion server Reddit. Among the most frequently mentioned are issues with third-party apps for customizing the user interface, Windows security flaws, slowing down work with SSDunresponsive desktop icons and errors in the main menu.
A security patch is to blame
More and more users are complaining that their devices are running slower than usual after installing the Windows 11 April 11 Cumulative Update, which was released as a mandatory security patch. Applications, games and the system itself show visible lags. This is probably due to the fact that the speed of disk operations has decreased significantly.
For example, one user reported that the patch installation stalled at 5% and remained there for several hours. Even after pausing the installation and deleting the SoftwareDistribution folder, the update process continued. The update also affects Windows security, causing graphical errors and the system showing incorrect information about the TPM chip.
List of all reported issueslikely related to update KB5025239, looks like this:
- SSD performance issues cause slower system and application startup and responsiveness.
- The Windows Security interface is broken or incorrectly reports that the TPM 2.0 chip is not installed and the device is vulnerable because LSA protection is turned off.
- Unresponsive desktop icons or icons disappearing and reappearing after installing an update.
- Windows Update stuck or failed with nonsensical error messages.
- Problems with File Explorer, Taskbar and Task Manager.
- In rare cases, a “blue screen of death” (BSOD) appears.
At this time, it is not clear how many users are actually affected by the above problems. However, reports appear to be steadily increasing. Fortunately, this update can be uninstalled without any hassles, making all problems go away.
If your device is facing any issues after the update, try uninstalling the update by opening the menu Startsearch for the item Windows Updateclick on View update history and select an option Uninstall the update. Then select an item KB5025239 and press the button Uninstall. Finally, you will need to restart your computer.
