Apps Bug Introduced by Windows 10 Update KB5005101 Fixed

Microsoft has resolved a bug introduced by Windows 10 update KB5005101 that resulted in apps failing to open for some users. Apps would likewise go unresponsive or close unexpectedly for devices using Microsoft Exploit Protection Export Address Filtering (EAF). The problem impacted the latest Windows 10 version 21H1, version 20H2, version 2004, version 1909, version 1809, and Windows x Enterprise LTSC 2019.

The company explains the issue:

Apps might fail to open, shut unexpectedly or become unresponsive

After installing KB5005101 or a later update on devices using Microsoft Exploit Protection Export Address Filtering (EAF), you might have issues with some applications. You might exist experiencing this consequence if apps fail to open, fail to open files, or you might receive a white window when attempting to login.

Microsoft says that the outcome is resolved using Known Consequence Rollback (KIR). KIR helps Microsoft to "revert a single, targeted fix to a previously released behavior if a critical regression is discovered." Users don't have to do anything only restart their devices to fix the problem equally long equally their machines are connected to Windows Update or Windows Update for Business.

This is why the Windows maker has advised restarting your Windows device equally it might "assist the resolution employ to your device faster."

How to fix this Windows 10 update problems for managed devices

For enterprise-managed devices experiencing this issue, the problem can exist resolved by installing and configuring a special Group Policy (preferred) or setting a registry key according to the version of Windows you are using. For Grouping Policy rollback, check out this document. Here are the details of the registry fundamental setting:

Important: Verify that you are using the correct Group Policy or registry key for your version of Windows.

Registry Key:

Open a Command Prompt window (cmd.exe) with elevated permissions.

Type the following command depending on which Windows version yous are using and so press Enter.

Windows Sever 2022: reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Policies\Microsoft\FeatureManagement\Overrides /v 2801335948 /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Windows 10, version 2004, Windows 10, version 20H2 and Windows 10, version 21H1: reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Policies\Microsoft\FeatureManagement\Overrides /five 2767781516 /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Windows 10, version 1909: reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Policies\Microsoft\FeatureManagement\Overrides /v 928713355 /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Windows 10, version 1809, Windows Server 2019: reg add together HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Organization\CurrentControlSet\Policies\Microsoft\FeatureManagement\Overrides /v 2371422858 /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f