Windows 11 has a lot of problems. Yes, we know. But I’m tired of complaining, and the truth is, I’m not switching to another OS anytime soon. So instead of fighting it, I’ve decided to make it better.

Microsoft released a new preview update for Windows 11 on December 1, 2025, targeting taskbar crashes, auto-hide glitches, and broader shell reliability problems that have frustrated users for months.

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Something to look forward to: Many long-time Windows 10 users did not receive the Start menu overhaul in Windows 11 too well, in part because it lost many of its staple functions, including taskbar ...