Microsoft’s Windows 11 fix list for the year: 18 changes promised

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In summary:
- PCWorld reports Microsoft promises 18 Windows 11 improvements throughout 2026, addressing user criticism about broken updates and system issues.
- Key enhancements target Taskbar, Start menu, Copilot scaling, File Explorer, system performance, hardware stability, and Bluetooth functionality.
- Monthly rollouts will deliver 2-3 improvements per update, ensuring steady progress on dark mode, Settings app, and native first-party applications.
Microsoft’s Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows + Devices (W+D), has promised that we will see various improvements to Windows 11 going forward. The recent strategic shift is a direct response to all the harsh criticism suffered over the past year-plus of broken updates.
Windows Latest has compiled a list of 18 promised features and improvements that are slated to roll out to the public within 2026. Among other things, Microsoft promises to improve the following:
The idea is that these changes will be part of the monthly Windows updates, so expect 2 to 3 improvements per month going forward.
Further reading: These Windows 11 issues still need fixing
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.





