Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Build 2026 moves to San Francisco, focuses on AI agents and platform shift
Microsoft has confirmed its annual developer conference, Build 2026, will take place on June 2 and 3 at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. The move ends a decade-long run in Seattle and signals...
AMD Ryzen Chipset Driver Update Boosts Modern Standby with S0i3 Support
AMD has released version 8.02.18.557 of its Ryzen Chipset Driver for 64-bit editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. The update introduces AMS Mailbox and S0i3 filter driver support for a range of AMD...
0x80010002 bug locks Windows 11 out of March–May 2026 updates after February install
Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue in Windows 11 where the Settings app fails to download updates released after February 2026, throwing error code 0x80010002. The bug, added to the...
Windows 11 Driver Quality Initiative Adds Power, Thermal Scoring and Cloud Rollback
Microsoft used the WinHEC 2026 conference in mid-May to unveil an ambitious Windows Driver Quality Initiative for Windows 11 that fundamentally reshapes how the operating system evaluates and manages...
Windows 11 Ghost Tools: 6 Classic Utilities Still Lurking Under the Surface
Buried within the sleek, translucent surfaces of Windows 11 lie dozens of interface ghosts—utilities that have remained largely untouched since the days of Windows 95, 7, and 8. A recent deep-dive...
Windows 11 2026 update adds native Settings option to remap Copilot key to Menu or Right Ctrl
Microsoft is finally addressing one of the most persistent complaints from PC users who feel that a dedicated Copilot key is a needless intrusion on their keyboard real estate. A Windows 11 update...
Microsoft Patches Windows 11 Notepad RCE via Malicious Markdown Links
Microsoft’s February 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout includes a fix for CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad. The flaw, discovered by...
Windows 11 May 2026 Patch Tuesday KB5089549 Fixes 137 Security Flaws
Microsoft rolled out the May 2026 Patch Tuesday updates on May 12, delivering Windows 11 cumulative update KB5089549 for versions 24H2 and 25H2. The release plugs 137 security holes across the...
Copilot Key Remapping to Right Ctrl or Menu Coming in Windows 11 Build 26200
Microsoft is finally giving users the option to repurpose the dedicated Copilot key on Windows 11 laptops. In a May 2026 support document, the company confirmed that a forthcoming update will allow...
How to Minimize Microsoft’s Footprint in Windows 11: A Switcher’s Walkthrough Based on Paul Thurrott’s 2026 Guide
Paul Thurrott just dropped a bombshell for Windows 11 users who want out from under Microsoft’s watchful eye. His May 18, 2026 “Switcher 2026” walkthrough isn’t another tired registry...
Windows 11 2026 Update Will Let Users Reassign Copilot Key to Classic Right Ctrl or Menu
Microsoft is preparing a Windows 11 update scheduled for later in 2026 that will address a long-standing frustration for power users and traditionalists: the dedicated Copilot key. PCs equipped with...
Windows 11 2026 update finally lets you remap Copilot key to Ctrl or Menu
Microsoft is finally loosening its grip on the dedicated Copilot key. A future Windows 11 update, scheduled to roll out later in 2026, will allow users to remap the physical Copilot button on newer...