Available for a few days, the Windows 11 KB5014668 update is causing problems. Offered optionally, it is available via the Windows Update service. Downloading and installing it requires manual intervention.
KB5014668 allows Microsoft to fix a major Wi-Fi failure in Windows 11. This bug has been a known issue for a while. It prevents certain devices from connecting to the Internet through a Wi-Fi access point. Earlier this month Microsoft officially announced its existence explaining that it was linked to a particular update KB5014697. Needless to say, this is a major issue that has been a priority to resolve. It is precisely done with KB5014668.
Windows 11 and MAJ KB5014668, solution
Unfortunately not everything is perfect because users report installation problems. A discussion thread on the Microsoft forums shows that this concern affects several users. One of them explains
I have three Windows 11 computers, KB5014668 s’est successfully installed on one and failed on the other two. I have tried all the suggestions listed here and more but with no success. What are we supposed to do now?
It seems that an in-place upgrade may solve the problem. At least that’s what another user says. The solution was reportedly suggested by Microsoft support teams.
I was finally able to resolve the situation. I contacted MS support. They told me to do an in-place upgrade (which I didn’t want to do in the first place). After several reboots AND patience, I was able to install KB5014668.
Note that in computing the expression in-place upgrade (in-place upgrade) means an upgrade without removing the existing installation and associated data. It is an installation as opposed to an installation from scratch (clean install).
