explorer.exe bug

Windows 11’s optional KB5074105 update fixes the missing password icon bug linked to August 29, 2025’s KB5064081 and delivers 32 improvements.
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Launcher for RetroBat supporting XInput/DInput gamepads, with the hotkey "Select + Start". Can also be started directly with Windows startup in "custom shell" mode, replacing ...

System selection: Choose a system (console, arcade, etc.) and BatRun will directly launch a game from that system. Random mode (optional): Enable the option to have a game randomly selected from the ...

I don't normally recommend installing Windows 11's optional updates – but in the case of this bug, I'd make an exception

Wondering why your Windows 11 desktop keeps vanishing? It's because of this nasty bug.
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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Crashes Explorer.exe, Releases Fix in January 2026 Update

Microsoft has acknowledged a serious issue in Windows 11 that can cause Explorer.exe to crash, leaving affected systems ...
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Microsoft says latest Windows 11 issue crashes explorer.exe, makes taskbar disappear, but a fix is rolling out

A bug in Windows 11 is crashing Explorer.exe, which could make your desktop UI disappear, including the taskbar.