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Microsoft's March Windows 11 cumulative update KB5079473 breaks sign-ins with Microsoft accounts across Teams, OneDrive, Edge, Word, Excel and Copilot, showing an internet connectivity error even when online. A reboot while online is a temporary workaround; Microsoft has issued emergency out-of-band updates for other issues and guidance for Samsung Galaxy Continuity-related problems.
Windows 11’s 2026 Insider update wave adds Sysmon as a built-in feature (enabled via Settings > System > Optional features), refreshes the Settings UI to match Windows 11’s design, enables WebP desktop backgrounds, expands Narrator’s AI image description to devices without on-device AI (using Copilot cloud processing for those PCs), and updates the OneDrive sharing UI to show available apps for sharing links, signaling a broader feature rollout ahead of the 2026 cycle.
Microsoft says Windows 11 has over 1 billion monthly users, but the mood among users is largely negative due to glitchy updates, a rapid rollout of Copilot/AI features, persistent upsells, forced OneDrive changes, and a sense that consumer needs aren’t being prioritized over enterprise concerns.
Microsoft has issued a second out-of-band patch for Windows 11 to fix Outlook crashes and cloud-storage issues caused by the January security update; the cumulative update addresses unresponsiveness when apps access cloud-backed files (such as OneDrive PST locations) and follows earlier fixes for shutdown/log-in problems.
The January Patch Tuesday Windows update, designed to fix security flaws, also introduced several fresh bugs: Outlook freezing/not responding (with PSTs on OneDrive), app errors when opening cloud-saved files, and licensing/Store issues for some apps. Microsoft released at least one out-of-band fix for Remote Desktop and Secure Launch, but many problems remain unresolved. Workarounds include using Outlook on the web, moving PST files off OneDrive, or uninstalling the update while awaiting a fuller fix.
Microsoft says Outlook can freeze after this month’s Windows security updates (KB5074109/KB5073724) for users with POP accounts on Windows 11 25H2/24H2 and Windows 10/Servers. Symptoms include the Outlook window becoming unresponsive, needing Task Manager or a restart to reopen, re-downloading emails, and Sent Items not showing. If PSTs are stored in OneDrive, similar issues can occur; Microsoft notes broader impacts across Windows 10 and Windows Server versions. Workarounds include using webmail, moving PST files out of OneDrive, or uninstalling the affected updates (KB5074109 or KB5073724), though removing updates can expose devices to security risks. Microsoft is investigating with no ETA for a fix.
ZDNET argues that Microsoft 365 Premium costs more without clear added value, as its AI credits are vague and hard to gauge. For most users, Personal offers desktop apps, 1 TB OneDrive per person, and Copilot at a lower price, while Family adds sharing but Copilot access is limited to the account owner. Basic is too limited for desktop Office apps. In short, skip Premium unless you specifically need its AI features and can tolerate uncertain limits; otherwise choose Personal or Family.
Microsoft is retiring the Office Lens app for iOS and Android, with its scanning features folded into OneDrive. Users can still capture whiteboards, documents, and receipts, then save or export them as Word or PDF within OneDrive.
Microsoft's OneDrive is introducing a feature that uses AI to recognize and group photos by faces, which can be turned off up to three times a year, raising privacy concerns despite Microsoft's assurances that facial data won't be used for AI training or shared. The feature is still in preview and has yet to be widely released.
The article discusses frustrations with Windows Backup and OneDrive, highlighting issues like automatic uploads, intrusive design, and system instability, leading the author to prefer Linux and macOS for their reliability and user control, while criticizing modern OS design trends and corporate practices.
Microsoft is launching a redesigned OneDrive app for Windows with a new photo gallery, face recognition, AI-powered slideshows, and editing features, along with enhanced mobile editing and a new sharing link feature, all integrated with AI and Copilot for a more seamless user experience.
Microsoft announced that new Word documents on Windows will now automatically save to OneDrive with autosave enabled by default, aiming to improve backup and accessibility, though some users may have privacy concerns. Users can disable this feature if desired. Additionally, Microsoft revealed new OneDrive features, including Copilot integration and a dedicated Windows 11 app for easier photo management.
Microsoft acknowledges that features like OneDrive syncing and visual effects in Windows 11/10 can slow down PCs, and suggests disabling or pausing these features to improve performance.
Microsoft is developing a new dedicated OneDrive app for Windows 11 featuring a modern, web-based interface with enhanced photo and video viewing, editing tools, and a mode switch between gallery and file management, aiming to improve user experience and organization.
Samsung is planning to discontinue support for OneDrive as the default photo backup solution on Galaxy phones, replacing it with its own Samsung Cloud service, although users can still manually backup to OneDrive via its app.