Microsoft has been known for their innovative and innovative products, but they have also been known for their careless and careless behavior. This is especially true when it comes to their software products. One of the most recent examples of this was when Microsoft released Windows 11, which included a number of changes that were not well received by users. One of the changes that was particularly controversial was the addition of an ad in the Start Menu and Taskbar. The ad featured a woman in a bikini, and it was clear that Microsoft had taken advantage of the fact that people are often looking for sexy images in their software products.
We all make mistakes. But when you’re Microsoft, and you make a mistake that breaks Windows 11, it tends to get a little more attention. That’s precisely what happened when Microsoft pushed an ad to Windows 11 that broke the Start Menu and Taskbar.
What Happened To Windows 11?
Microsoft pushed a promotional notification to Windows 11 users, and one particular one that was touting Windows 11’s integration with Teams seems to have broken the Start Menu and Taskbar of the OS.
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Basically, the ad would cause the Windows desktop shell to crash, which rendered two of the core functionalities of the OS unusable. In fact, it made it almost impossible to do anything with a Windows 11 PC.
Thankfully, Microsoft posted a fix for the problem, and it’s easy enough to deal with. It applies to both builds 22000.176 and 22449. Here are the steps posted by the company:
— Windows Insider (@windowsinsider) September 3, 2021
While it’s a bit of pain, at least Microsoft was quick to get a fix out. Hopefully, these promoted notifications don’t cause future issues for Windows 11, especially after it launches on October 5.
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