Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 update to fix its record-breaking patch
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band update to resolve bugs introduced by its record-breaking September Patch Tuesday release. The problematic update, which fixed nearly 1,000 security flaws, caused issues with Remote Desktop, USB audio, and Hyper-V virtual machines. This incident marks another instance of Microsoft issuing emergency fixes in 2026, following similar patches in January, March, and July.
- ▪Microsoft's September patch Tuesday update fixed nearly 1,000 flaws but introduced bugs affecting businesses, developers, and gamers.
- ▪The emergency update addresses specific issues with folder shares on Hyper-V Linux VMs, Remote Desktop Services, and USB audio devices.
- ▪The fix is being rolled out for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2, as well as several Windows Server editions.
- ▪Microsoft has issued multiple out-of-band updates in 2026, including four in January and two in March due to various installation and sign-in problems.
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