Microsoft has issued an alert after releasing an update that is breaking some PCs. The US technology giant has confirmed that a recently released patch called KB5101650 can cause a wide range of worrying and highly irritating issues, including unexpected shutdowns.
Affected Dell Devices
The gremlins are affecting a number of popular Dell laptops, and Microsoft is now working with the US hardware manufacturer to address the issue. According to Microsoft, "After installing the June 23, 2026, Windows preview update (KB5095093), a limited number of Dell devices might display a yellow exclamation point in Device Manager next to the Intel Innovation Platform Framework Processor Participant driver." These devices can potentially experience unexpected shutdowns, poor performance, increased heat, and battery drain.
Intel Dynamic Tuning Driver
This vital driver isn't actually exclusive to Dell PCs. It is a system-level component that looks after Intel processor power and thermals. Explaining more about what it does, Dell said: "Intel Dynamic Tuning is a power and thermal management solution that is used to resolve fan noise, overheating, and performance-related issues of the system."
Microsoft's Response
Microsoft has now pulled this upgrade for affected Dell devices and is blocking all new installations. Once the problems are resolved, KB5101650 should then become available again. It's unclear how many devices have been affected, as neither Microsoft nor Dell has released any list of model makes or serial numbers.
Windows 10 Extended Support
If this Windows 11 nightmare is making you think twice about switching from Windows 10, there's good news. Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for consumers were meant to end for this operating system this year but Microsoft has just confirmed an extension for these vital patches. In an update on its website, Microsoft said: "Windows 10 support has ended. You can enroll in ESU any time until the programme ends on 12 October, 2027. If you're already enrolled, your coverage will automatically continue through that date—no action needed." The Extended Security Updates (ESU) programme for Windows 10 provides customers with a more secure option to continue using their Windows 10 PCs after 14 October, 2025, while they transition to Windows 11.
