The new mandatory security update KB5051987 for Windows 11 24H2 brings a bunch of new problems.
As often happens with a new Windows update, problems pop up here and there. Now it’s the turn of the KB5051987 update for Windows 11 24H2. Windows Latest noted that Explorer succumbs to the new update, but downloading it is also not going smoothly for some users. Finally, the camera is also suffering for some users.
Explorer is not responding
The new KB5051987 update for Windows 11 24H2 is one of the biggest releases in recent months, but is causing problems for some users. During a test, Windows Latest noted that after the update, Explorer no longer responds when you try to open folders, including Desktop, Documents or Pictures. Moreover, Explorer would not open via the desktop shortcut or Windows Search.
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Yet Explorer does not appear to have crashed completely. One user informed Windows Latest that it does continue to run in the background, and in some cases can be activated via the sidebar.
Problems downloading
Although this new security update is mandatory for everyone, and consequently should be installed automatically, many users actually get it wrong. In some cases, the installation stops automatically and an error message appears. The system then tries to run the update at a later time, but always with little success. Some users get stuck in an update loop because of this, for others it works with a little patience.
And the list goes on. The camera also seems to succumb to the new Microsoft update. Users reported camera problems after installing the patch. Namely, the system indicates that it cannot recognize the camera.
Delete update
Are you experiencing problems with the new patch? Then it is recommended to remove them and leave the update for a few weeks. Go to Settings >Windows Update >Update History >Remove Updates. Find the KB5051987 update and then uninstall it. When you uninstall the February patch, you automatically fall back to the January patch.