Win Update KB5086672 Windows 11 Out-of-band Update build 26100.8117 (24H2) and 26200.8117 (25H2) - March 31


UPDATE 4/14:


 Microsoft Support:

March 31, 2026 - KB5086672 (OS Builds 26200.8117 and 26100.8117) Out-of-band​

This out-of-band update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and 24H2 (KB5086672) is cumulative and includes updates from previous security and non-security releases.

This update includes the improvements and features that were introduced in the March 26, 2026 non-security preview update (KB5079391), along with a fix for an installation issue that affected some devices attempting to install that update.

Improvements

This out-of-band update contains quality improvements from KB5079473 (released March 10, 2026), KB5085516 (released March 21, 2026), and KB5079391 (released March 26, 2026 - no longer offered). The following summary outlines key issues addressed by this out-of-band update. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change.
  • [Setup] Fixed: While installing the March 2026 Windows preview update (KB5079391), some devices running Windows 11, version 25H2 or 24H2, might encounter the following error:

    Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80073712)
This out-of-band update is offered through Windows Update for devices running Windows 11 that have already installed KB5079473 or a later update. It is also available for manual download from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Devices that have Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available turned on may see this update offered automatically through Windows Update when it becomes available for their device. If this setting is turned off, you can install the update manually by going to Settings > Windows Update and selecting Download & install.

Note: IT administrators using Microsoft Intune or Windows Autopatch should follow the guidance below for installing the out-of-band update via Windows Update.

AI Components

This release updates the following AI components:

AI Component​
Version​
Image Search1.2603.377.0
Content Extraction1.2603.377.0
Semantic Analysis1.2603.377.0
Settings Model1.2603.377.0

Windows 11 servicing stack update (KB5079387)- 26100.8112

This update makes quality improvements to the servicing stack, which is the component that installs Windows updates. Servicing stack updates (SSU) ensure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates. To learn more about SSUs, see Simplifying on-premises deployment of servicing stack updates.

Known issues in this update

Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues with this update.

How to get this update

Before you install this update

Microsoft combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest cumulative update (LCU). For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates.

Install this update

To install this update, use one of the following Windows and Microsoft release channels.

Available​
Next Step​
Included
Open Start > Settings > Windows Update. > Advanced options > Optional updates. In the Optional updates available area, you will find the link to download and install available updates.

Check for optional updates
Included
To install this release from the Microsoft Update Catalog, select the option that matches your device architecture (arm64 or x64), and then follow the instructions.

If you want to remove the LCU

Before you decide to remove the LCU, see Understanding the risks: Why you should not uninstall security updates.

To remove the LCU after installing the combined SSU and LCU package, use the DISM/Remove-Package command line option with the LCU package name as the argument. You can find the package name by using this command: DISM /online /get-packages.

Running Windows Update Standalone Installer (wusa.exe) with the /uninstall switch on the combined package will not work because the combined package contains the SSU. You cannot remove the SSU from the system after installation.

File information

For a list of the files provided in this update, download the file information for out-of-band update 5086672.

For a list of the files provided in the servicing stack update, download the file information for the SSU (KB5079387) - version 26100.8112.


 Source:



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UUP Dump:

64-bit ISO download:

ARM64 ISO download:

 
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Very happy , after updating my ESET ( Internet Security ) and this latest WU , my boottime went from 40 seconds to 20 seconds !! :giggle:
Which one gave me this 20 seconds , ESET ( update) or WU ...............??? :wink:
 

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I get this error when trying to update:
View attachment 167476

I have restarted the PC twice with no good results.
I also ran the Windows Update troubleshooter and it also failed.
There is something wrong with your Windows system. Run Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and SFC /scannow to resolve this error. Then retry.
 

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I get this error when trying to update:
View attachment 167476

I have restarted the PC twice with no good results.
I also ran the Windows Update troubleshooter and it also failed.
If nothing else usually a repair install will solve the install errors. It will save all your apps, settings, and customizations. Just be patient as it takes a while.

Screenshot 2025-11-29 124642.webp
 

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    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
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Installed this 26200.8117 with two restarts. No any problem or incorrect files are noticed after checks but also I don't see much changes. In particular, the promised Smart App Control is not yet available, it is permanently off and other settings are dimmed.
Anyway, it's only a preview, so I am waiting for the regular April update.
It's the same as 8116. But now it incorporates a fix that occurred when 8116 was installed; Some people got an error during 8116. That's now fixed with 8117. No other issues were addressed with 8117 (like Smart App Control) It's the same as 8116 but now that bug has been solved and is incorporated in 8117.
If 8116 was installed successful than this OOB only fixes the bug that came with 8116. So it's not affecting future updates.
 

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You avoid being laid-off by creating updates. Our Target and Walmart store managers are always moving things around, to make H.Q. think they're vital to the corporation, lol.
Back in my Navy days some decades ago, as division chief I would dread the coming of a new division officer. It didn't matter if things were running like a top. The new div 'O' had to have something to fluff up their quarterly evals.
 

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Two restarts here, I've never had an update that needs three or more
 

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Microsoft Edge
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Windows Defender
I installed the update; DISM ran without any issues, but SFC Scan found corrupt files and repaired them.

Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
For online repairs, details are included in the CBS log file located at
windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For example C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For offline
repairs, details are included in the log file provided by the /OFFLOGFILE flag.

Could it be that this update fixed something but left the old files behind, hehe?
That’s what it looks like to me.

UPD: the second SFC run didn’t find any corrupted files.
If I used DISM first, and then SFC found corrupted files and repaired them, is it necessary to run DISM, or can I skip it until the next update?
 

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32 GB
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NVIDIA GTX 1650
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Realtek Audio
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INTEL SSD
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I installed the update; DISM ran without any issues, but SFC Scan found corrupt files and repaired them.

Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
For online repairs, details are included in the CBS log file located at
windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For example C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For offline
repairs, details are included in the log file provided by the /OFFLOGFILE flag.

Could it be that this update fixed something but left the old files behind, hehe?
That’s what it looks like to me.

UPD: the second SFC run didn’t find any corrupted files.
If I used DISM first, and then SFC found corrupted files and repaired them, is it necessary to run DISM, or can I skip it until the next update?
I bet the corrupt files were to do with Bluetooth, it's standard with SFC. Loads of users have the same error
 

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PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core
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Logitech G915 X (wired)
Mouse
Logitech G903 with PowerPlay charger
Internet Speed
900Mb/sec
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Antivirus
Windows Defender
I bet the corrupt files were to do with Bluetooth, it's standard with SFC. Loads of users have the same error
I don't even know, but it's quite possible.
 

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HP
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AMD Ryzen 5 4600H
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GTX 1650
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
AMD Radeon (TM) Graphics
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INTEL SSD
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Rival 5
Five clean installs, zero upgrades on this build so far and every one is flawless. Flawless might be a bit strong, rephrase: No problems observed, yet.
:-)
 

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    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
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    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
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    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
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installed and yes, it took 3 restarts! No issues thus far!
 

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    AMD 9 5900X
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    Asus x570 ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero WI-FI 6E ARGB
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    3D PREMIUM surround sound onboard
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    Samsung 32 inch UHD curved monitor
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    Samsung 980 pro 2 tb gen 4 NVMe ssd
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    850 watt consair RM850X
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    Lian Li LANCOOL ONE tempered glass RGB gaming case
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    DEEPCOOL GAMERSTORM RGB 240 mm CASTLE 240EX liquid cooler
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    Other Info
    With all this gaming rig I am not a gamer!
Back in my Navy days some decades ago, as division chief I would dread the coming of a new division officer. It didn't matter if things were running like a top. The new div 'O' had to have something to fluff up their quarterly evals.
Same where I work at. New Regional "Manager" comes in and friggin' ruined the whole well oiled machine, to make changes just to change things, whether it makes sense or not. BLITHERING KNOB!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro 25H2Gen 11 Core i516GB
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Gen 11 Core i5
Memory
16GB
I updated and didn't get any 0x800xxxx errors.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

windows 11
OS
windows 11
3 restarts on a supported computer and 2 on an unsupported PC, no issues so far. Smart App Control seems to be far too restrictive when enabled, I rather switch it off.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 25H2Intel i9 14900KF64GB Corsair Vengeance RGBMSI 4090 Suprim X
    OS
    Windows 11 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel i9 14900KF
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z790 ProArt Creator WiFi
    Memory
    64GB Corsair Vengeance RGB
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI 4090 Suprim X
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 x Asus 24". 1 x Asus 32"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 & 2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Multiple
    PSU
    Corsair 1200HX
    Case
    Corsair 7000D RGB
    Cooling
    Corsair H150I Capellix XT
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70 RGB PRO
    Mouse
    Corsair M55 RGB Pro
    Internet Speed
    1000Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Default
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 25H2Intel i7 6800K32GB DDR4 (Corsair)ASUS GTX 1080ti
    Operating System
    Windows 11 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel i7 6800K
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z99 Deluxe
    Memory
    32GB DDR4 (Corsair)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS GTX 1080ti
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1x Viewsonic 24" 1x LG 19"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 & 1600 x 900
    Hard Drives
    3 x SATA SSD
    PSU
    650W Gigabyte Bronze
    Case
    Coolermaster HAF-X
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-15 Chroma black
    Keyboard
    Generic RGB
    Mouse
    Microsoft Basic
    Internet Speed
    1000Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Default
If nothing else usually a repair install will solve the install errors. It will save all your apps, settings, and customizations. Just be patient as it takes a while.

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Before Microsoft renamed this option from "Windows Repair," this feature actually worked great. Whatever Microsoft did when it got renamed to "Reinstall now" does not work that often. I gave up on using this option because it just wasted time.

I still use the same reliable method from Windows 95 days to now. Wipe and reload Windows. That method is the most reliable because during these repairs installs, you have no idea what else it may break or fix with corrupting something else.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProAMD Ryzen AI 7 350 w/ Radeon 860M 50 TOPS32GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/sAMD Radeon 860M integrated (shared memory)
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 16 Plus DB16255
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 w/ Radeon 860M 50 TOPS
    Motherboard
    Dell 0PKMHG
    Memory
    32GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon 860M integrated (shared memory)
    Sound Card
    Stereo speakers (2.5 W x 2 = 5 W total peak)/Realtek SounzReal/Dolby Atmos
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Displays: 16" 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+/WUXGA) 300 nits 60Hz *** Samsung - 27” Odyssey FHD IPS 240Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    EG6 KIOXIA 1TB NVME
    Case
    Ice Blue
    Cooling
    "dual-fan" or "enhanced" air-cooling system
    Mouse
    Logitech M650 Wireless/Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    800/600 Fiber
  • Computer type
    Laptop
Before Microsoft renamed this option from "Windows Repair," this feature actually worked great. Whatever Microsoft did when it got renamed to "Reinstall now" does not work that often. I gave up on using this option because it just wasted time.
Interesting you feel that way, I've had great success using it just from Sep 2025 through Feb 2026 on two different PC's. One is an intel machine and one is an ARM64 machine but I've used it five times on each machine just in those months. The repair installs were due to a combo of my force removing un-reclaimable packages from the component store and just buggy Windows updates that gave many users install problems. It always did a full install taking me to the latest current build while saving everything exactly as I left it except for a few custom Start menu icons I had to reset afterwards. It's worked great for me but hoping I won't need it again. 🤞🏽
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 25H2Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-Core)64GB DDR5 6400MT/sNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and Intel UHD Graphics
    OS
    Windows 11 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware 18 Area-51
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-Core)
    Motherboard
    Alienware
    Memory
    64GB DDR5 6400MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and Intel UHD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Onboard, Realtek high-performance Audio chips (ALC3329 & ALC1708))
    Monitor(s) Displays
    300HZ 18-inch QHD 500 nit Comfort View+
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 5 SSD
    Case
    Magnesium Alloy
    Cooling
    Advanced Cryo-Tech Quad-Fan Cooling system & large vapor chamber
    Keyboard
    Cherry MX ultra low profile mechanical keyboard with per key AlienFX RGB lighting
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4
    Browser
    Vivaldi (main), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 25H2Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (12 Core) ARM bas...16GB LPDDR5Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
    Operating System
    Windows 11 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (12 Core) ARM based CPU
    Motherboard
    Microsoft Corp.
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    120 Hz 13.8-inch 600 nit PixelSense Flow touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    2304x1536
    Hard Drives
    1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Anodized Aluminum
    Cooling
    Traditional active cooling fan system
    Keyboard
    Mechanical QWERTY, backlit when in use
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4 and Surface Arc Mouse
    Browser
    Vivaldi (main), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
Interesting you feel that way, I've had great success using it just from Sep 2025 through Feb 2026 on two different PC's. One is an intel machine and one is an ARM64 machine but I've used it five times on each machine just in those months. The repair installs were due to a combo of my force removing un-reclaimable packages from the component store and just buggy Windows updates that gave many users install problems. It always did a full install taking me to the latest current build while saving everything exactly as I left it except for a few custom Start menu icons I had to reset afterwards. It's worked great for me but hoping I won't need it again. 🤞🏽

With the volume of Windows computer and business time constraints of getting a Windows system running again for the end user to remain productive, I have to use the best approach. We have used the "Reinstall now" option a few times where it worked, but that is a rare occasion. Now we just wipe and reload Windows 11 systems because it seems faster. We always download the latest Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft's web site to get these system reloaded faster. I see a large variety of Windows problems and some problems you just can't correct in an hour.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProAMD Ryzen AI 7 350 w/ Radeon 860M 50 TOPS32GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/sAMD Radeon 860M integrated (shared memory)
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 16 Plus DB16255
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 w/ Radeon 860M 50 TOPS
    Motherboard
    Dell 0PKMHG
    Memory
    32GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon 860M integrated (shared memory)
    Sound Card
    Stereo speakers (2.5 W x 2 = 5 W total peak)/Realtek SounzReal/Dolby Atmos
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Displays: 16" 1920 x 1200 (Full HD+/WUXGA) 300 nits 60Hz *** Samsung - 27” Odyssey FHD IPS 240Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    EG6 KIOXIA 1TB NVME
    Case
    Ice Blue
    Cooling
    "dual-fan" or "enhanced" air-cooling system
    Mouse
    Logitech M650 Wireless/Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    800/600 Fiber
  • Computer type
    Laptop
I ignored last weeks update in favour of waiting to see any revisions and then installed this .......................!

As attached , there is now an error in Armoury Crate which had Sonic Studio and Asus Antenna feature working ok for about 2 years until this update .

This error has been advised by AI as probably resulting from this 8117 update , and affecting 790 series boards ( how many who knows )

Realtek is working normally and no compensating direct download for Sonic from M /Store registers .

Reversing the update x 3 reboots is still causing a problem
There were no intervening A Crate updates during this particular Windows update time frame .
 

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My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25 H2 / Windows 3.11 EmulatorPentium I9 14900K64 GB Corsair Dominator DDR5Sapphire Radeon Pure RX 9060 XT , 16 GB , ARG...
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25 H2 / Windows 3.11 Emulator
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self build Dec 2023
    CPU
    Pentium I9 14900K
    Motherboard
    Asus Rog Z790 E Wifi 7
    Memory
    64 GB Corsair Dominator DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Radeon Pure RX 9060 XT , 16 GB , ARGB Lighting ,.
    Sound Card
    Realtek Codec ALC 4080 internal + Creative Soundblaster X3 External , when former sometimes a problem
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" Toshiba PC / TV , Corsair Xeneon Edge 14.5" screen Res : 2560 x 720
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    4 x Corsair MP 600 Pro 500GB M2 drives ( Main ), + Samsung M2 USB 500GB +Corsair M2 1TB Ext USB+ Hitachi Sata Drive 1TB , 2 x DVD-RW
    PSU
    Corsair 1000 w
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 240 , 5 fans built in system
    Cooling
    Silentium PC Spartan 5 Max
    Keyboard
    Seenda Luminous
    Mouse
    1) Aston Martin DB9 Car , 2) McLaren Yellow P2 car , 3) Seenda Wireless
    Internet Speed
    950 mbps
    Browser
    Edge , Opera , Firefox , Brave, Samsung Browsers .
    Antivirus
    Norton 360 , 10 User
    Other Info
    Asus GT BE 98 Wifi 7 Router
    Pertelian X2040 ,
    Echo Show 8"
    Logitech Z906 5.1 speakers
    Aura Sync LED's Internal case lighting
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 25H28GB
    Operating System
    Windows 11 25H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Go
    Memory
    8GB
    Hard Drives
    128 GB and 256 GB Micro SD
    Internet Speed
    950 mbps
I don't know how many restarts it did, I walked away when it completed downloading. I know the whole process only took around 10 minutes or so, when I came back it was all rebooted and waiting for my PIN. All checked were normal, no file corruption found.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8894Intel Core i5 1450064GB DDR4GeForce RTX 4060
    OS
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8894
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    Seagate 4TB Ironwolf, rotating HDD archive files
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
  • At a glance

    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8894Intel Core i5 1440032GB DDR5Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8894
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
  • Nimo N171 17" Laptop, (Intel i3-1215U, 16GB RAM, 2TB NVMe, Win11 Pro)
    Acemagic Vista Mini PC V1 (Intel N150, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe, Win11 Pro)
    HP ENVY h8-1540t, (24GB RAM, 2TB SSD, 2TB HDD, Win11 Pro)
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