Windows 11 KB5086672 rolls out after Microsoft pulls failed March 2026 optional update
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Key Points:
- Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5086672 as an out-of-band update to fix installation failures caused by the earlier March 2026 optional update KB5079391, which was pulled due to error 0x80073712.
- The new update allows users to toggle Smart App Control on or off without reinstalling Windows, addressing previous limitations where disabling this security feature required a fresh OS install.
- KB5086672 adds support for 1000Hz refresh rate monitors and resolves issues with File Explorer's preview pane blocking internet-downloaded files despite manual unlocking.
- Additional improvements include enhanced Windows Voice Typing integration in File Explorer, better USB4 monitor power management during sleep, faster Windows Settings load times, and fixes for Windows Hello and Sfc /scannow false errors.
- Microsoft has not identified any new issues with this update, and users who successfully installed KB5079391 may not need to install KB5086672 as it is a revision of the same update.
