Microsoft releases first big update after Nadella's vow to 'win back fans'
Microsoft released a major non-security update for Windows on April 30, 2026, focusing on system stability and performance improvements, in line with CEO Satya Nadella's pledge to win back user trust. The update includes fixes for Windows Explorer, faster startup app launches, and enhanced reliability across core components like the taskbar and Windows Hello. While the changes address long-standing user complaints, AI integration remains present but less intrusive than in previous iterations.
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OSes Microsoft releases first big update after Nadella's vow to 'win back fans' Lots of fixes, some performance tweaks. Fingers crossed there's no out-of-band patch to follow Richard Speed Fri 1 May 2026 // 12:42 UTC Microsoft is following through on its promise to prioritize Windows stability with its April 30 non-security update. Ahead of Patch Tuesday, yesterday's update was chock-full of fixes, including several for Windows Explorer. According to Microsoft: "This update improves the reliability of relevant explorer.exe processes so they stop after closing File Explorer windows." <a…
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