Microsoft accelerates and launches the patch to avoid closing applications in Windows 11: you can now download it on Windows Update

This week we have seen how users have complained about problems with some applications when running them in Windows 11. Although initially it was just the Snipping tool, we later learned that more were affected and Microsoft, once known, was quick to find the solution

The Redmond-based company has released an update for Windows 11 that can now be downloaded by all users who are part of the Insider Program and found on the Beta and Release Preview Channels.A patch intended to return the use of all these applications to normal.

Correction patch available

Microsoft has announced through the support page the release of patch KB5008295 for Windows 11 in the Beta and Release Preview Channels within the Windows Insider Program. A patch that focuses on addressing the issue related to some applications crashing

It was earlier this week that the first complaints related to forced shutdowns began to appear, first with the Snipping tool and then and , supported by Microsoft, with other applications.

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A problem reportedly related to an expired certificate and for which there were only two workarounds, the easiest being the change date on PC to cheat>"

Addresses a known issue that could prevent some users from opening or using certain built-in Windows applications or parts of some built-in applications. This issue occurs because of a Microsoft digital certificate that expired on October 31, 2021. This issue may affect the following applications:

• Crop Tool
• Touch keyboard, voice typing and emoji panel
• Input Method Editor User Interface (IME UI)
• Getting started and tips
• Fixes a known issue that prevents the Start menu and Settings app from opening as expected (in S mode only).

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They also advise that after installing KB5008295, the build number will not be changed or shown as updated in winver> "

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The corrective patch can be downloaded in the usual way, this is Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update To confirm you have installed this patch simply access the section Settings and within Windows Update check the Update History. "

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