Windows 11 KB5079473 update causing BSOD and freezes for some users

[Redaktion]

Windows 11 users are reporting crashes, freezes, BSODs, and failed installs after KB5079473, but Microsoft still lists no known issues for the March 2026 update.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Windows-11-KB5079473-update-causing-BSOD-and-freezes-for-some-users.1250345.0.html

[heffeque]

Windows 12 is going to be even better than Windows 11! We promise!

[Wha]

APPLE gaining market share for free.

[heffeque]

APPLE gaining market share for free.

Welp... I'd say that Linux is the one that will gain more, but yes, I'm sure some people will go Apple too.

[Swizzy]

"Microsoft still says there are no known issues"
Lmao

[Mick]

A lot of these issues may have to do with very outdated drivers or other unupdated software. WiFi, LAN, and audio drivers are very often overlooked and may be a couple of years old. Same with software, so many people don't update once installed, or have a bunch of crap software they don't need running that they think they do.

[arman]

My GPU kept crashing after this stupid update

[heffeque]

My GPU kept crashing after this stupid update

Mick is convinced that it only affects people with old drivers.
Arman, please state the date of your GPU driver, just to set things straight.