Microsoft confirms Windows 11 update is failing at 35% on some PCs, releases a fix, and publishes a workaround.

Windows 11 May 2026 update fails on some PCs, but Microsoft has already shipped a workaround, and it's working on a permanent fix.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. “Reset and recovery operations on some Windows versions might ...

On this support page, Microsoft advises users who are experiencing installation problems with May update KB5089549 to install ...

If you encounter the error message Check for Windows Update issues, Detected on your Windows 11/10 PC while running the Windows Update Troubleshooter, read this post ...