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September 17, 2026

What Windows 11 KB5129195 fixes

On September 14, 2026, Microsoft released KB5129195, an out-of-band cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, transitioning systems to build 26100.9457 for 24H2 and 26200.9457 for 25H2. The update addresses several regressions, including failed connections and sign-ins in Remote Desktop Services, host-folder sharing failures in Plan9 file sharing for HCS-managed Linux virtual machines, and failures affecting 8-channel and 3D-audio modes in USB Audio Class 1.0. However, it does not fix ongoing issues with AMD Radeon graphics cards, such as freezes, black screens, and driver timeouts, which have affected various hardware configurations. KB5129195 is available through multiple distribution channels, including Windows Update and WSUS.

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December 11, 2025

User reports claim December Windows 11 security update fixes AMD GPU hanging and driver crashing

Windows 11 has caused concerns among graphics card users, particularly Nvidia GPU owners, leading Nvidia to release a hotfix driver to address gaming performance issues from the October update. The December KB5070311 update reportedly resolved significant problems for AMD GPU owners, including driver crashes in games like Battlefield 6 and general instability. User feedback suggests improvements after installing the December update, which also eliminated the "unsupported graphics card detected" message for compatible GPUs. AMD's patch notes for the latest Adrenalin version mention various crashing issues, but only a few were addressed without attributing them to Windows. Reports of GPU hanging and driver instability have been common since the RX 9070 XT's launch in March 2025, with the RX 9000 series facing the most difficulties. Nvidia previously rolled out a hotfix driver to restore performance lost due to an October Windows update. The December Windows 11 security update is mandatory, and users may find it beneficial to install it, although there is no guarantee that specific issues will be resolved. Neither Microsoft nor AMD has officially confirmed any AMD-specific GPU fixes related to Windows updates.

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June 13, 2025

Windows 11 update aims to fix game crashes for Nvidia GPUs

Microsoft has released its June 2025 security update for Windows 11, designated as KB5060999. This update addresses graphics and display-related issues, particularly within the Graphics Kernel, affecting users on Windows 11 version 24H2. It aims to resolve game freezing, memory leaks, and display glitches for users with Nvidia graphics cards. The update is being rolled out in phases due to a compatibility issue affecting a limited number of devices. It is fully functional for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. Users can manually check for the update if it does not appear immediately in their settings.