Microsoft is scrambling to fix a “total disaster” Windows 11 update that has broken localhost connections and rendered the Windows Recovery Environment unusable. The emergency patch comes just days after the company ended support for Windows 10, creating a precarious situation for users.
Widespread Disruption Following Mandatory Update
Microsoft has confirmed it is rolling out an emergency update for Windows 11 after a recent mandatory security patch caused significant system failures for millions of users. According to reports from Windows Latest, the update, identified as KB5066835, has been described as a “total disaster,” breaking critical system functions just days after Microsoft ended security updates for Windows 10.