Windows, File Explorer and Update KB5051987

Latest Windows 11 update reportedly breaking major parts of the operating system
With Microsoft set to end support for Windows 10 later this year, now is not the time for major issues to break PCs thanks to Windows 11 updates. But that appears to be what's happening, as the latest Windows 11 24H2 update (KB5051987) is reportedly causing major issues with File Explorer (via Windows Latest) and other software.
Windows 11’s February update breaks File Explorer and more
Update KB5051987, released last week for Windows 11 24H2, was supposed to bring important security fixes and quality-of-life improvements. However, some users who installed the cumulative February update are now reporting numerous problems,
Windows 11 KB5051987 breaks File Explorer, install fails on Windows 11 24H2
Windows 11 KB5051987 is not installing for some users and is causing issues. Breaks camera and problems with File Explorer
Windows 11 update breaks File Explorer - among other glitches
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixed several bugs but triggered several problems. Some users are struggling just to install the security update.
New patch for Windows 11 24H2 reportedly plays havoc with File Explorer, and some folks are claiming it's broken their PC
Windows Latest observes that the commonly-used Documents and Pictures folders are non-functional after installing the February update for Windows 11 24H2. File Explorer is also failing to work when accessed via Windows 11’s search function, or a desktop shortcut.
Windows 11’s February update brings some welcome improvements
With updates KB5051989 and KB5051987, users on both Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2 are getting security fixes and quality-of-life improvements.
Microsoft Releases February 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 11
Microsoft has rolled out the February 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, KB5051987 and KB5051989, for Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2, as reported by Bleeping Computer. After installing the updates, the build number for Windows 11 version 24H2 will change to Build 26100.3194, while version 23H2 will be updated to Build 226x1.4890.
Don't Update Your PC Yet — Latest Windows 11 Patch Breaks File Explorer
File Explorer Refuses to Open Folders After Installing Windows 11 KB5051987 Update . Several users have reported that Windows 11 KB5051987 broke File Explorer, the primary app mos
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Windows 11 KB5051987 24H2 out with features, direct download .msu
Windows 11 KB5051987 is now available for Windows 11 24H2 with the ability to auto-restore File Explorer tabs on restart.
Windows 11 KB5051987 & KB5051989 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5051987 and KB5051989 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...
Microsoft finally fixes some of Windows 11’s most annoying problems with new patch
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Don't ignore Microsoft's February Patch Tuesday - it's a big one for all Windows 11 users
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