This document discusses 13 common bugs, errors, and issues encountered by users of Windows 11 and provides solutions to resolve them. The largest bug prevents many older PCs from upgrading due to minimum system requirements like TPM 2.0. Other bugs include unexpected cursor movement, bad color rendering, missing Serbian language, incompatibility with certain drivers, and inconsistent user interface elements. The document also mentions additional bugs reported by users such as a limited start menu and taskbar features. It emphasizes regularly backing up important files to protect against data loss from Windows 11 problems.

1. Title: [Solved] 13 Window 11 Bugs/Errors/Issues/Problems and Their Fixes
Keywords: Windows11bugs, Windows11 errors, Windows11 issues, Windows11problems
Description: What bugs, errors,issues, or problems have you encountered while using Windows 11?
How do you fix them? Do you ever come across these Windows 11 bugs?
URL: https://www.minitool.com/backup-tips/windows-11-bugs-errors-issues-problems.html
Summary: This article produced by MiniTool official web page discusses the bugs, errors,as well as
issues that are ever encountered by users while using Windows 11. Besides analyzing the causes of
these problems, it also provides solutions to deal with them. Read the content below to see whether
you have experienced one or more of the described issues.
Withmore andmore userschoosingtoupgrade to the newestWindows11,more Windows11 bugs,
Windows11 issues,and Windows11 problemshave beenfoundandreported.Amongthose
reports,some are confirmed,migratedexternal,resolved,andsome are still underinvestigation.
This PC Can’t Run Windows 11 – The Largest Windows 11 Bug!
It isbelievedthatthe largest bugof Windows11 isthat it preventsmanyoldcomputersfrom
upgradingtoit. Fromits minimumsystemrequirements,youcansee thata lot of PCs are excluded
fromthe eligible devices.Especially,the TPM2.0 requirementhasputlotsof computers intothe list
of unsupportedPCs.
You may findthatyour machine isunable toupgrade toWindows11 while youhave beeninstalling
it.Thus, all previouspreparationsare invain.Toavoidthis,youcan check yourPC for Windows11
compatibility inadvance.

2. Alt=thisPCcan’t run Windows11 error
Otherfixesforthe “thisPCcan’t run Windows11” problem:
 How to Checkif Your PC Has TPMfor Windows11? How to Enable It?
 TPM 2.0 BuyingGuide:Whyand Where to Buy a TPM 2.0 for Win 11
 How to Install Windows11on UnsupportedPC/Hardware?
Besides,justasofficiallyrecommendedbyMicrosoft,youshouldbackupyourimportantfilesbefore
switchingtoWindows11. Here, MiniTool ShadowMakerisrecommendedto create afile backupto
protectyour data.
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Windows 11 Officially Known Problems and Notifications
The followingare the latestissuesof Windows11.Theyare listed inthe orderof the latesttime.
#1 Unexpected Cursor Movement in Apps Using Japanese IME
While usingthe Japanese inputmethod(IME),the textinputmightbe enteredoutof orderor the
textcursor mightmove automaticallywithout the user’soperation. Thishappensinapplicationsthat
use the multibyte characterset(MBCS). ThisbugoriginatedfromWindows11 update OSBuild
22000.348 KB5007262, whichwas releasedonNovember22, 2021.
Solution:Known Issue Rollback (KIR)
All youneedtodo isto wait forthe resolutiontopropagate automaticallytoyourcomputer.
restartingyourPC mighthelpthe resolutionapplytoyourmachine faster.
#2 Render Colors by Win32 APIs Gives a Bad Performance
AfterinstallingWindows11,some photoeditingtoolsmaynotrendercolorscorrectlyon certain
HDR displays.Forexample,white coulddisplayinbrightyellow orothercolors.Thishappenswhen
certaincolor-renderingWin32APIsreturnunexpectedinfoorerrorsunderspecificsituations.
Luckily,this bugdoesn’taffectall colorprofile managementapps. Colorprofile optionsavailablein
the Windows11 Settings,suchasMicrosoftColorControl Panel,are expectedtofunctioncorrectly.
Thisproblemisstill underinvestigationand Microsoftisworkingonaresolution.
https://www.minitool.com/news/how-to-change-taskbar-colour-in-windows-11.html

3. #3 Unexpected Serbian Language Removement
Some usersreportedthattheirSerbian(Latin) language packisremovedunexpectedlyfromtheir
computersafterupgradingtoWin11. Thisproblemmightoccur duringor afterthe systemupdate.It
may be triggeredbyusing DiskCleanup orStorage Sense.If Serbian isdeleted,Windowswilldefault
to a differentlanguage.
Solution:KB5008215 update
Thiscumulative update packpatchesupBluetoothaudiovolumeproblems,variousglitcheswithFile
Explorersuchas crashesafterclosinga window,aswell asproblemswithdisplaying the shortcut
menu.Besides,thisupdatebringswithitthe new emoji includingClippyreplacingthe paperclip.
More importantly,update package KB5008215 addressesanissue thataffectsthe performance of all
disksincludingNVMe,SSD,andharddiskonWindows11 byperformingunnecessaryactioneach
time a write operationoccurs,whichcancut drive speedsinhalf orworse.
#4 Compatibility Issue with Intel Smart Sound Technology Drivers
Microsoftand Intel have foundincompatibilitybugswithcertainversionsof driversforWindows11
and Intel SmartSoundTechnology(IntelSST). Win11 devices withthe affectedIntel SSTdrivermay
receive anerrorwitha blue screen. The influenceddriverwillbe namedIntel® SmartSound
Technology(Intel® SST) Audio ControllerunderSystemDevicesinDevice Manager and have the file
name IntcAudioBus.sysand a file versionof 10.29.0.5152 and earlieror10.30.0.5152 and earlier.
Solution:Upgrade Intel Smart Sound Technologydrivers to a version10.30.00.5714 or later.
https://www.minitool.com/news/no-sounds-on-windows-11.html
To mitigate the safeguard,youshouldcheckwithyourPC manufacturer(OEM) tosee whetheran
updateddriverisavailable ornot.If itis, justinstall it.Thisbugis handledbyupdatingthe Intel
Smart SoundTechnologydriverstoaversion 10.30.00.5714 andlateror 10.29.00.5714 and later.
Tip:If an updateddriverisn’tyetavailable,justcontactyourdevice manufacturer.Youare not
recommendedtomanuallyupgrade relyingonthe Update now buttonor the MediaCreationTool
until thisissue isfixedandthe safeguardisremoved.
#5 Compatibility Bug with Intel “Killer” and Dell “SmartByte” Apps
Some people claim thatWindows11has compatibilityissueswithIntel’s“Killer”and“SmartByte”
networkingsoftware.Computershavingthe affectedsoftware mightdrop UserDatagramProtocol
(UDP) packetsundercertainconditions likecommunicatingwithremotedevices,whichcauses
performance aswell asotherproblemsforprotocolsbasedonUDP. For example,some websites
may loadslowerthanothersandvideostreamingslowerincertainresolutions.VPN solutionsbased
on UDP mightalsobe slower.
Both Intel KillerandDell SmartByte are toolsforoptimizingandspeedingupthe Internetby
prioritizingnetworkconnectionsbasedonthe type of activity.
Solution:Update to WindowsKB5006674.
https://www.minitool.com/news/setup-dns-windows-11.html
Other Resolved Windows 11 Bugs
Belowisa listof the numerousissuesthatare everexistedinthe shorthistoryof Windows11
togetherwiththeirsolutions.

4.  IncompatibilitywithOracle VirtualBox:Remove Hyper-V orWindowsHypervisor.
 MicrosoftInstallerhasIssuesupdating/repairingapps:Uninstall affectedapps,getthe latest
app version,orinstall Windowsupdate KB5007262.
 Bad performance of UI elementsanddrawingwithinsome apps: GetWindows toupdate
KB5007215.
 Some built-inappslikeSnippingTool mightnotopenorwork: Use the PrintScreenkeyor
install the out-of-bandupdate KB5008295.
 Possible erroronconnectionstoprinterssharedviaprintserver: Make networksecurityand
VPN solutionsallowprintclientstoestablishRPCoverTCP;use client-side renderingfor
printjobs;or, install update KB5007262.
 Incompatibilitywithappswithnon-ASCIIcharactersintheirregistry:GetKB5006746 update.
 Possible printerinstallationfailure:GetKB5006746 installation.
 Incorrectcustom printingproperties:Install KB5006746 Windowsupdate.
 PrinterinstallationoverInternetPrintingProtocol (IPP) failure: Install KB5006746 system
update.
 Administrative credential requirementbefore printing:Still,install KB5006746 Windows11
update.
 Droppedperformance forappsusingAMD Ryzenprocessors:Also,install KB5006746 OS
update.
https://www.minitool.com/news/amd-driver-adds-support-for-windows-11.html
Windows 11 Bugs Not Recorded by Microsoft
Besidesthe above officiallyconfirmedproblems,thereare still manyotherissuesandbugsyoumay
encounterwhile usingWindows11 andtheyare not mentionedbyMicrosoft.
#1 Inconsistent User Interface (UI)
The most directchange that we can see inWindows11 isitsuser design.However,there isstill
dissatisfaction fromusersforthe UI of Win11.
Early since Windows8,Microsoftintendedtodeprecate the legacyUIelementstogeta modern
approach.However,until today’sWindows11,whichisgenerallyconcise andadvanced (Apple-like),
there are still some remnants of the olddesign.Thatcause a designbugof Windows11 – UI
inconsistency.

5. ALT=Windows11 Start Menu
On the one hand,there isthe modernSettingsapp.Onthe otherhand,there isthe oldfamiliar
Control Panel.Moreover,there are leftoversof WindowsVista’sAerodesignlanguage suchasdialog
box icons.
Evenonce,some Windows11 betatesterssaidthat theysaw a Windows10 Start menuand taskbar
inWindows11. If youare still suffering fromthisWindows11bug,just trythese methods.
Method1.
Reinstall Windowsupdate KB5004300 or anotherupdate.
Method2.
Run the followingcommandinPowerShell:
Get-appxpackage-all *shellexperience*-packagetypebundle|%{add-appxpackage-register-
disabledevelopmentmode($_.installlocation+"appxmetadataappxbundlemanifest.xml")}

6. Method3.
Create a newuseraccount and loginwithit.
#2 Controversial Taskbar (Limited Features)
The second design-relatedbugof Windows11 fallsonthe frequentlyusedtaskbar.A centered
layouthas broughtuphot debatingonline since the first leakof Windows11.Some usersare fondof
thisfreshnewlookwhile some feelit isa messwithmissingcore functionality.
Despite the appearance,the newtaskbarin Windows11lacks manyfundamental featureslike
quicklyresizingormovingthe taskbar.
https://www.minitool.com/news/how-to-move-windows-11-taskbar.html
#3 Limited Start Menu
Also,the layoutof the WindowsStartmenuhas beenchangedgreatly.More importantly,its
functionhasalsobeenadjustedalot.For instance,Microsoft collectsupthe longlistof all the
programson your computerintothe All apps buttonand onlyshowsyouthe pinnedand
recommendedapps. Otherbadaspectsare removal of Live Tileswithoutalternatives,unable to
groupapps, etc.
https://www.minitool.com/news/restore-classic-start-menu-in-windows-11.html
#4 Annoying Bloatware
AnotherWindows11 bugis itsembeddedbloatware,whichisuselessformostusers.What’smore
unacceptable isthatMicrosoftdoesprovide awayto remove those unwantedtools.
#5 Can’t Search in Start Menu
There wasonce a periodwhenyouare unable touse the search functioninthe Start menu.The
Windows11 Start menusearch bar preventsyoufromtypingintoit. Asa solution,youcan open
Windows11 Run dialog.Then,youcan regaincontrol of the search bar in the Start menu.
Tip: You can close the Run box immediately when it is launched since you don’tneed to useit. Simply
opening and closing the toolwill solve theaboveissue.
AnotherStartmenu-relatedproblemreportedbyusers isthatit doesnot work.if youare still
sufferingfromthisissue,youcanfollowthese steps.
1. Press Windows+ D shortcutto show yourdesktop.
2. Press Alt + F4.
3. In the popup, selectRestart.
4. Click OK.

7. Alt=Alt+ F4 options
If the Start menuremainsunresponsive afterrestartingyourPC,youmay relyonDeploymentImage
ServicingandManagement(DISM) andSystemFile Checker(SFC).
1. OpenCMD in Windows11.
2. Type DISM /Online/Cleanup-Image/RestoreHealth inthe commandpromptand press
Enter. Thiswill cleanupall corrupt filesfrom the Win11upgrade.
3. Whenthe above processcompletes,input sfc/scannowandpress Enter.This will scanand
replace incorrectsystemfiles.
If the Start menustill not openingafterscanning,youmaycreate anew useraccount on Windows
11 and use thisaccount to accessthe Start menu.
https://www.minitool.com/news/windows-11-start-menu-not-working-fixed.html
#6 A Windows 10-Like File Explorer
If you have everusedthe insiderbuildversionof Windows11,youmay not be strange witha File
ExplorerinWin11 that lookslike thatinWin10. Then,mostusersare sure that thisbugwill be fixed
quicklyatleastwhenthe official release of Windows11 since it isjusta skinreplacement.
However,totheirdisappointment,thatproblempersistsafterOctober5,2021. Luckily,there isan
easyfix:
1. In Windows11 file explorer,gotothe Viewtab fromthe topmenu.
2. SelectOptions> View.
3. Uncheck Launch folderwindowsin a separate process.
4. Click Apply> OK to save the changes.
5. Finally,file explorerwillrestartto give youa new Windows11 design.

8. Alt=remove windows10file explorerinWindows11
There isanothersayingthat there wasa periodWin11 file explorerremainedinRAMwhenyou
closedit,whichcausedmemoryissuesthatslow downthe operatingsystem.Yet,thisbugdidn’tbe
acknowledgedbyMicrosoft.
#7 Empty Widgets Window
The Widgetsisone of the newfeaturesof Windows11 that containssmall apps,whichenablesyou
to quicklyaccesssome serviceslike weather,calendar,to-dolist,entertainment,news,andsoon.
Yet,some usersfoundthat the Widgetboardisnearlyemptywithfew items.
To deal withthisissue,youcanresigninthe Widgets.Clickonthe profile picture onthe top-right
corner of the Widgetwindowandselect Signout.Then,signinWidgetagainand you will see a
board withdefaultitems.
https://www.minitool.com/news/windows-11-widgets.html
Other Mentioned Windows 11 Bugs
 Incompatibilitywith CốcCốcbrowser.
 Contextmenuloadsslowly.
 Taskbar notupdating/responsive.
 Movingwindowslags.
 Upgrade toWindows11 can be interruptedbyWindows10 update.

9. Always Keep Your Data Safe!
No matteryouhave upgradedto Windows11 or not, the mostimportantthingyoumustdo is put
your crucial data ina safe condition.If youhave beenusingWindows11,inview of itsnumerous
bugs,issues,andproblems,youare atgreat riskof losingdatasomedaysomehow.So,itisof great
importance toback up importantfilesbefore accidentshappen.
If you are planningtoupgrade toWindowseleven,it’salsorecommendedthatyoucreate a copyof
your vital itemsbeforeupgradingdue tothe unexpected Windows11errorsyou may encounter
while changingthe system. Or,if youwantto insistoncurrentWindows10, 8.1, 8, or Windows7,
keepinganothercopyof personal dataisa goodhabit.Once your computer has beenattackedby
hijackersorviruses,youcaneasilyrestore yourfileswiththe backups.
To helpyougive double insurance toyourPCdata and manage yourfileswell, MiniTool
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Conclusion
That is all aboutWindows11 bugs and issues.Of course, those errorsare justa part of the ever-
existedproblemsandmore bugsare expectedinthe future usage of Win11.If you have ever
encounteredaWindows11 errorthat is worthmentioning,feelfree toshare itinthe below
commentarea.Also,discussingthe experience of usingWin11iswelcome.