Windows 11 Update Triggers Critical GPU Crashes and Disrupts WPA3 Wi-Fi — Patch Incoming
Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday update KB5074109 has crippled Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 systems, triggering GPU crashes, black screens, frame rate drops of 10–20 FPS, and WPA3 Wi-Fi disruptions. NVIDIA confirmed the fault lies squarely with the update, not its drivers. Preview patch KB5074105 targets the black screen bug, whereas February's KB5077181 addresses NVIDIA-specific regressions. Users should consider rolling back KB5074109 immediately — and there's considerably more to this story worth uncovering.Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday update KB5074109 has turned NVIDIA GeForce GPUs into a liability, delivering black screens, frame rate drops, and graphical issues to Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 users across the globe. Released on January 13, 2026, the update quickly attracted a wave of complaints on forums and Microsoft's Feedback Hub within 24 to 72 hours…

