mediumWindows Security
Microsoft Reports Desktop Loading Issues Following August 2026 Windows Updates
Users experiencing black screens and failed desktop loads after installing recent preview updates
CyberIntel Desk1 min read
Key Takeaways
- Microsoft confirms desktop loading issues including black screens after August 2026 Windows updates.
- The issue affects users who installed the preview and subsequent cumulative updates.
- Microsoft is investigating the root cause and working on a fix.
- No evidence of active exploitation; the issue is attributed to update compatibility bugs.
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