I don't normally recommend installing Windows 11's optional updates – but in the case of this bug, I'd make an exception

Wondering why your Windows 11 desktop keeps vanishing? It's because of this nasty bug.
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Windows 11 KB5077181 25H2 out with new features, direct download links for offline installers (.msu)

Windows 11 KB5077181 is now rolling out on version 25H2 with a new Cross Device Resume feature, Smart App Control changes, and more.
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Windows 11 KB5077181 fixes gaming bugs, Nvidia black screen, and performance issue affecting explorer.exe, taskbar, and Start menu

KB5077181 could make some PCs faster if explorer.exe was hanging on your system, and it also fixes the black screen issue on Nvidia GPUs.
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Windows 11 KB5077181 targets Nvidia gaming bugs and explorer.exe crashes

Microsoft has rolled out the Windows 11 February cumulative update, KB5077181, and early coverage paints it as a corrective release aimed at both security and day-to-day stability.

New Microsoft Update Improves Windows Sign-In Experience

Windows 11’s optional KB5074105 update fixes the missing password icon bug linked to August 29, 2025’s KB5064081 and delivers 32 improvements.
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Windows 11 KB5077181 update fixes Nvidia black screen bug and gaming issues

Microsoft's February update KB5077181 tackles the black screen crashes hitting Nvidia RTX users since January. The mandatory ...