Windows 11 January 2026 Security Update Breaks Notepad and Snipping Tool with Dual Bugs
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Summary
Microsoft's January 2026 security update for Windows 11 introduced two separate bugs that broke several core applications including Notepad and Snipping Tool. The update caused error code 0x803f8001 for Microsoft apps, preventing users from accessing important information stored in Notepad. Microsoft released emergency fixes that addressed one issue but left the other unresolved, affecting app launches and cloud storage functionality.
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· 3 pulledMicrosoft broke several Windows 11 apps with its January 2026 security updates, introducing two separate bugs affecting programs like Notepad and Snipping Tool.
Windows 11 users reported dual bugs this week from the same security patch, with Microsoft rolling out emergency fixes that addressed one issue while leaving the other unresolved.
Getting the error code 0x803f8001 for most my microsoft apps including my Notepad app which has important information
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