Microsoft released its latest security update, KB5051987, on Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 version 24H2, but many users are facing issues with the File Explorer. The update introduced a new feature similar to Apple’s Handoff, allowing seamless transitions between mobile devices and PCs. However, this has come at a cost.
Users have reported problems accessing folders, opening files, or even downloading content from File Explorer. Clicking on folder icons can display subfolders, but contents remain inaccessible. Some users also experienced issues with the update failing to install entirely, getting stuck at specific percentages for hours before displaying error codes.
There is no straightforward fix or setting to resolve these issues directly, as the KB5051987 patch is a mandatory security update that will be installed on all systems eventually. Users can try uninstalling the patch themselves or pause updates temporarily until Microsoft releases a fix.
Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-11-update-breaks-file-explorer