Specifically, users had encountered problems logging into remote machines, while others experienced crashes or application errors when trying to open files from cloud services such as OneDrive or Dropbox, particularly for those using Outlook to manage PST files stored in the cloud. These issues often necessitated a complete restart of the system to regain functionality. With the implementation of KB5078167, Microsoft has aimed to resolve these frustrating challenges, restoring proper login functionality for Remote Desktop applications and stabilizing interactions with cloud storage services.
This hotfix is particularly beneficial for users who faced crashes and freezes due to updates released around January 13th, 2023. By addressing the underlying problems, Microsoft hopes to enhance the overall user experience and improve reliability across remote access and cloud storage functionalities.
In addition, the fix provides a broader solution to unexpected application errors associated with later cloud updates, ensuring smoother operations when using services like OneDrive or Dropbox directly from Windows.
For more detailed information, users can refer to the official Microsoft support article linked in the update announcement.
As we look forward, it’s anticipated that Microsoft will continue to refine Windows 11 with further updates, addressing emerging issues and enhancing performance stability, particularly as users increasingly rely on remote access and cloud-based services in their daily workflows
Windows 11 Hotpatch KB5078167 (OS Builds 26200.7634 and 26100.7634) Out-of-band released
Microsoft has released a new out-of-band update for Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024, specifically targeting issues on builds 26200.7634 and 26100.7634 with KB5078167. The update addresses two major problems: Remote Desktop connection failures, which would previously result in complete login failures, and crashing errors when trying to access cloud storage files after a specific January update. Additionally, the fix covers unexpected application errors linked to those cloud updates, smoothing out interactions with services like OneDrive or Dropbox from within Windows. This hotfix should resolve issues for users experiencing these problems, particularly those who encountered crashes or freezes after installing updates around January 13th this year.
