Microsoft bets on Windows 11 reboot: performance, reliability, and UX improvements

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Microsoft is deploying a “swarm” of engineers in 2026 to fix Windows 11’s core performance and reliability problems, modernize neglected features (like dark mode and File Explorer), address update-related boot issues, and curb intrusive Edge/Bing prompts and AI clutter, in a bid to rebuild user trust after a string of bugs and frustrating prompts—even as Windows 11 has surpassed 1 billion users.
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- Microsoft Seeks to Rebuild Community Trust in Windows 11 TechPowerUp
- Microsoft wants 2026 to be a better year for Windows 11 Windows Central
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