Microsoft released an update for Windows 10 and 11 last August, but it had the particularity of being buggy. Today, users of the latest version of Windows 11, hitherto unaffected, report experiencing the same concerns. Microsoft recognizes its mistake and is investigating.
This should be just a small security update of nothing at all, one that you don’t even see happen when you restart your PC. But the Update KB5012170 actually causes a lot of problems for Microsoft, which sees the bugs multiply.
This “Patch Tuesday” update was supposed to fix a major vulnerability on Windows 11 21H2 and Windows 10 21H2 versions. However, during installation, many users noticed problems. The update refuses to install and error code 0x800f0922 is displayed on the screen.
Microsoft recommends updating its BIOS
More so, some users have found that once the update is installed (when it installs), their PC goes into safe mode (Bitlocker Recovery Mode). Microsoft therefore had to publish a guide to guide them step by step on how to get out of it. To resolve the situation, the Redmond firm also recommends updating your UEFI. An effective solution, but which is not necessarily within reach of the user who is not very comfortable with computers.
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Today, another turnaround. KB5012170 update has been spotted by some users Windows 11 22H2 and Windows 22H2, previously not affected. In most cases, it installs smoothly on your computer, but it is possible to encounter the errors mentioned above.
In case of concern, Microsoft always recommends updating its UEFI. A simple manipulation, in truth, but which can scare the layman. For the moment, the firm continues to investigate the matter and promises to quickly find a solution. A bug which affects a very small minority, but which can be painful and which tarnishes the image of Microsoft, which recognizes having deployed a buggy update. We obviously remain on the lookout for new information from Microsoft.