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🚨 Localhost Issue After Recent Windows 11 Update? Here's what we know! 🚨
The recent Windows 11 update (KB5066835, dropped on Oct 14) broke "localhost" (127.0.0.1) for many, causing "ERR_CONNECTION_RESET" or pages not loading.
What’s Happening Now❔
Microsoft confirmed the bug Oct 17 and released a fix Oct 18 via a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) + a Microsoft Defender update (KB2267602). This fixed the issue for many, but it may take 48h to reach all devices. A permanent patch is still coming.
What Can You Do❔
1⃣ Update Windows: Settings > Windows Update > Check. Install, restart your PC.
2⃣ Update Defender: Windows Security(search in start) > Virus & threat protection > Check. Install, restart, test.
3⃣ Uninstall Problem Update: Still broken? Go to Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall. Find KB5066835 (KB5065789 if present), uninstall, restart, pause updates.
📌Check Microsoft’s support page for updates. Drop a comment if you’re still stuck.
The recent Windows 11 update (KB5066835, dropped on Oct 14) broke "localhost" (127.0.0.1) for many, causing "ERR_CONNECTION_RESET" or pages not loading.
What’s Happening Now❔
Microsoft confirmed the bug Oct 17 and released a fix Oct 18 via a Known Issue Rollback (KIR) + a Microsoft Defender update (KB2267602). This fixed the issue for many, but it may take 48h to reach all devices. A permanent patch is still coming.
What Can You Do❔
1⃣ Update Windows: Settings > Windows Update > Check. Install, restart your PC.
2⃣ Update Defender: Windows Security(search in start) > Virus & threat protection > Check. Install, restart, test.
3⃣ Uninstall Problem Update: Still broken? Go to Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall. Find KB5066835 (KB5065789 if present), uninstall, restart, pause updates.
📌Check Microsoft’s support page for updates. Drop a comment if you’re still stuck.
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