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Microsoft acknowledges November security patch installation failures on Windows 11

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The problem occurs during installations of updates such as KB5132061, where the process can freeze midway or trigger error codes including 0x80070306, 0x800f0989, and 0x800f0993. [1][3]

The bug specifically impacts a limited group of systems that previously installed the October 2026 non-security preview update, KB5127936. Devices running Windows 11 that bypassed the October preview are not affected by the installation failures, according to Microsoft. [3]

Microsoft stated that affected computers will receive an automatic repair within 24 to 48 hours starting from November 11, 2026, at 10am PT, resolving the problem by Friday morning without requiring user action. Once applied, systems will automatically download and install the November patch, though administrators still facing issues after 48 hours are advised to contact support. [3]

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