- Windows 11 November Update fixes some bugs
- Fixed a bug in the Task Manager that consumed resources when multiple instances of the program were left open.
- Microsoft also fixed a hibernation issue that was hampering battery life on Windows 11 gaming laptops.
The latest Windows 11 patch includes a number of bug fixes, including some major bug fixes that affect the performance of the operating system and gaming handhelds.
This is the November patch for Windows 11, the Microsoft just released itand Pronto is worth installing if you have the October preview update (which was released late last month).
This is because this preview (the optional beta version of this current update) caused a problem with Task Manager. This meant that Task Manager instances remained open after the user closed them, creating a situation where multiple Task Manager instances could be running at the same time (which could happen if Task Manager was opened multiple times while trying to solve a problem).
Of course, all these background processes consume resources, but the November patch provides a solution to this problem.
Microsoft tells us: “This update resolves an issue where closing Task Manager with the Close button did not completely terminate the process, leaving behind background instances that could slow performance over time. This could occur after installing KB5067036 (the October preview update).”
There are also extra features for laptops running Windows 11, as the November update fixes an issue with battery charging when these laptops are in sleep mode.
Microsoft explains: “This update resolves an issue with portable gaming devices that prevented them from staying in sleep mode, resulting in faster battery charging.”
Another bug that has been fixed is that the on-screen calculator keyboard in apps might not work right after you sign in. It will take about five seconds before you can use the keyboard.
Analysis: An unfortunate trend towards rarity
There have long been complaints about hibernation in Windows 11 in general, but there seems to be a problem with buggy hibernation, which is especially common on PDAs. And since battery life is a precious commodity for any portable device, it’s good that the issue has been resolved.
It is also useful to have the complete solution for the Task Manager error instead of the solutions you had to use before. This bug would not have affected many people as not everyone installs optional updates from Microsoft. Some people do, though, and if you bought the October preview and your computer is mysteriously running slow, this could be why. So download the November update if you haven’t already.
At least the fix for this performance issue was quickly found, but it’s an example of some broader concerns surrounding Windows 11: namely, that more and more flaws seem to be seeping into the operating system’s foundations. You might be wondering how on earth you can have problems with Task Manager not closing when you close it.
It’s very strange, and while strange bugs can happen in software as comprehensive as an operating system, there seem to have been too many bugs since Windows 11 24H2 was released last year.
My personal theory is that 24H2’s introduction of a new underlying engine for Windows 11 (called Germanium, required for Arm-based Copilot+ PCs) introduced some weirdness and unpredictability deep into the OS. Reliability and overall stability seems to be more of a challenge since the launch of 24H2, and while bugs are less common as we’ve progressed to 25H2, weird things still happen, as we see here.
Additionally, Microsoft still needs to fix some key parts of the operating system that aren’t working properly, such as parts of File Explorer, the basic interface that lets you interact with files and folders on the desktop. The company has admitted that there is still a lot of work to be done to improve performance levels, and while there is progress in some aspects, it sometimes feels like painfully slow work, especially since these types of issues were already a problem when Windows 11 was released. So it’s all too easy to believe that not much has changed in four years.