Microsoft Windows Server | WI486763

Impact: This issue is resolved using Known Issue Rollback (KIR) Originating KB URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/5018410 Originating KB Release Date: 2022-10-11T10:00:00-07:00 Originating Build: 19045.2130 Resolved KB URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/5019275 Date Resolved: 2023-01-19T14:00:00-08:00 Vendor Message History: ======================= Published: 2023-06-27T16:57:26.287+00:00 ---------------------------------------- After installing updates released September 20, 2022 or later, taskbar elements might flicker and cause system instability. Symptoms might include: - The Weather or News and Interests widget or icons flickers on the Windows taskbar - The Windows taskbar stops responding - Windows Explorer stops responding - Applications including Microsoft Word or Excel might stop responding if they are open when the issue occurs Restarting the devices can alleviate the issue in some cases, but possibly not all. Resolution: This issue was resolved in updates released January 19, 2023 (KB5019275 (https://support.microsoft.com/help/5019275)) and later. We recommend you install the latest security update for your device. It contains important improvements and issue resolutions, including this one. If you install an update released January 19, 2023 or later, you do not need to use a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/known-issue-rollback-helping-you-keep-windows-devices-protected/ba-p/2176831) or a special Group Policy to resolve this issue. If you are using an update released before January 19, 2023, and have this issue, you can resolve it by installing and configuring the special Group Policy listed below. KIRs are applied to most consumer (home) and non-managed devices without the need for any manual action. Enterprise-managed devices which have installed an affected update and encountered this issue can be resolved by installing and configuring a special Group Policy. The special Group Policy can be found in Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> <Group Policy name listed below>. Group Policy download with Group Policy name: Download for Windows 10 version 22H2, 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 (https://download.microsoft.com/download/a/0/7/a079522e-cf5a-4246-a249-d5f0abaf2f7f/Windows%2010%2020H2,%2021H1,%2021H2%20and%2022H2%20KB5017380%20221207_23451%20Feature%20Preview.msi) - Windows 10 20H2, 21H1, 21H2 and 22H2 KB5017380 221207_23451 Feature Preview.msi Affected platforms: - Client: Windows 10, version 22H2; Windows 10, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 21H1; Windows 10, version 20H2 - Server: None Published: 2022-12-16T18:28:59.347+00:00 ---------------------------------------- After installing updates released September 20, 2022 or later, taskbar elements might flicker and cause system instability. Symptoms might include: - The Weather or News and Interests widget or icons flickers on the Windows taskbar - The Windows taskbar stops responding - Windows Explorer stops responding - Applications including Microsoft Word or Excel might stop responding if they are open when the issue occurs Restarting the devices can alleviate the issue in some cases, but possibly not all. Resolution: This issue is resolved using Known Issue Rollback (KIR) (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/known-issue-rollback-helping-you-keep-windows-devices-protected/ba-p/2176831). KIRs are applied to most consumer (home) and non-managed devices without the need for any manual action. Please note that it might take up to 24 hours for the resolution to propagate automatically to these devices. Restarting your Windows device might help the resolution apply to your device faster. Enterprise-managed devices which have installed an affected update and encountered this issue can be resolved by installing and configuring a special Group Policy. The special Group Policy can be found in Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> <Group Policy name listed below>. Group Policy download with Group Policy name: Download for Windows 10 version 22H2, 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 (https://download.microsoft.com/download/a/0/7/a079522e-cf5a-4246-a249-d5f0abaf2f7f/Windows%2010%2020H2,%2021H1,%2021H2%20and%2022H2%20KB5017380%20221207_23451%20Feature%20Preview.msi) - Windows 10 20H2, 21H1, 21H2 and 22H2 KB5017380 221207_23451 Feature Preview.msi We are also working to make a resolution available in an upcoming release. Affected platforms: - Client: Windows 10, version 22H2; Windows 10, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 21H1; Windows 10, version 20H2 - Server: None Published: 2022-12-16T17:01:48.493+00:00 ---------------------------------------- After installing updates released September 20, 2022 or later, taskbar elements may flicker and cause system instability. Symptoms may include: - The Weather or News and Interests widget or icons flickers on the Windows taskbar - The Windows taskbar stops responding - Windows Explorer stops responding - Applications including Microsoft Word or Excel may stop responding if they are open when the issue occurs Restarting the devices may alleviate the issue in some cases, but possibly not all. Resolution: This issue is resolved using Known Issue Rollback (KIR) (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/known-issue-rollback-helping-you-keep-windows-devices-protected/ba-p/2176831). KIRs are applied to most consumer (home) and non-managed devices without the need for any manual action. Please note that it might take up to 24 hours for the resolution to propagate automatically to these devices. Restarting your Windows device might help the resolution apply to your device faster. Enterprise-managed devices which have installed an affected update and encountered this issue can be resolved by installing and configuring a special Group Policy. The special Group Policy can be found in Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> <Group Policy name listed below>. Group Policy download with Group Policy name: Download for Windows 10 version 22H2, 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2 (https://download.microsoft.com/download/a/0/7/a079522e-cf5a-4246-a249-d5f0abaf2f7f/Windows%2010%2020H2,%2021H1,%2021H2%20and%2022H2%20KB5017380%20221207_23451%20Feature%20Preview.msi) - Windows 10 20H2, 21H1, 21H2 and 22H2 KB5017380 221207_23451 Feature Preview.msi We are also working to make a resolution available in an upcoming release. Affected platforms: - Client: Windows 10, version 22H2; Windows 10, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 21H1; Windows 10, version 20H2 - Server: None