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Find out all the current problems with the latest Windows 11 build before you do that update.
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If you’re desperate to get the latest build of Windows 11, you can, with the Microsoft Insider Program and now, the official Windows 11 RTM build. However, be aware, as with all latest builds of new operating systems, they could be rife with bugs, errors, and issues.
Microsoft themselves are well aware that Windows 11 is currently in a testing phase and many eager users will be experiencing various quirks because of this. This, therefore, has made them spring into action with words of warning on an official blog post that acknowledges a variety of concerns and details a plethora of known problems. Below, we’ll be listing all of the known issues with the current build of Windows 11 in one easy place so you can weigh up if it’s worth installing the new OS or whether you’ll be better off waiting for a more stable version to come available.
If you’re still game for installing the latest version of Windows 11, you’re going to need to make sure your PC can run it. Luckily, we’re on hand to help. Visiting our CPU compatibility page, our full list of system requirements, and installing WhyNotWin11, is a good place to start.
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Compatibility issues with Intel “Killer” networking software and Windows 11
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Compatibility issues have been found between Cốc Cốc browser and Windows 11
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Listed below are all the current issues, bugs, and problems known to Microsoft for this build of Windows 11. These will be refreshed as and when new ones are discovered and when the current build of the operating system gets an update.
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Start:
Taskbar:
Search:
Widgets:
Store:
Windows Sandbox
Localization
Listed below are all the current issues, bugs, and problems known to Microsoft for this build of Windows 11. These will be refreshed as and when new ones are discovered and when the current build of the operating system gets an update.
Start:
Taskbar:
Settings:
File Explorer:
Search:
Widgets:
Store:
Windows Security
Localization
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