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Microsoft gears up to ship major Taskbar and Start menu updates for Windows 11

Microsoft is rolling out significant Windows 11 updates that introduce expanded customization controls alongside new performance optimizations and technical issues.

By · Published August 17, 2026 at 11:36 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026 at 11:36 UTC

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Source diversity sample: MakeUseOf · Windows Latest · Neowin · gHacks.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 15, 17:24 UTC
🇩🇪 German Aug 17, 10:00 UTC · heise online

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According to gHacks, the August Patch Tuesday update also enables the Low Latency Profile CPU boost across all applications. While Neowin reports the release of recovery updates KB5121002 and KB5120250, Windows Latest notes that update KB5121003 is currently triggering game crashes and other performance issues for some users.

Coverage currently diverges on the stability of these recent deployments, specifically regarding the negative impact of KB5121003 versus the functional additions in other patches. While the updates address long-standing user requests for interface control, the technical conflicts introduced by the latest patch cycle remain unresolved.

Official documentation does not yet specify a timeline for fixes addressing the reported system instability or crashes.

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What features are being restored in the latest Windows 11 update?

Customization controls for the Taskbar and Start menu are being restored.

Are there known issues with the August updates?

Yes, Windows Latest reports that update KB5121003 is causing game crashes and other issues on some PCs.

What performance improvement was included?

The August Patch Tuesday update expanded the Low Latency Profile CPU boost to all applications.

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