Microsoft has released KB5095093, the July 2026 preview update for Windows 11, and it cleans up several of the mess-ups from June's Patch Tuesday — including the Recycle Bin filename glitch and the dead GIF search in the emoji panel. The update is rolling out as an optional install now, with the mandatory version landing July 14.
What the July update fixes
The Recycle Bin bug is the headline fix. After the June security update, when users tried to permanently delete a single item from the Recycle Bin, the confirmation dialog was displaying the internal Recycle Bin filename (for example, $Rxxxxx.ext) instead of the original filename — an issue Microsoft has now resolved with updates released starting June 23, 2026 (KB5095091), and later.
The second big fix addresses the GIF outage that hit last week. Starting on June 30, 2026, users stopped seeing GIF options in the Windows Emoji Panel on some devices and instead saw a message stating "GIF service is not available," because the previous GIF provider (Tenor) retired its service on that date. The new updates include a new GIF provider (GIPHY), and installing the latest available Windows update restores GIF functionality in the Emoji Panel.
New features arriving with KB5095093
The July update isn't just bug fixes — it introduces a recovery feature that could save a lot of headaches for people whose PCs suddenly stop working after an update. Windows 11 is introducing Point-in-time restore, a new recovery capability that provides a faster way to return a system to a previous working state without lengthy troubleshooting; it captures automatic snapshots that include apps, settings, and personal files, allowing users to roll back to a known-good configuration when problems arise, reducing recovery friction and minimizing downtime.
Microsoft is also giving users more control over when updates install. Windows Update gains a more flexible scheduling model centered around a calendar-based pause system — instead of relying on fixed intervals, users can now choose a specific end date when pausing updates, extending control up to 35 days. This is a welcome change for anyone who has been burned by an automatic update installing at the worst possible moment.
The update also delivers wide-ranging improvements across File Explorer, Bluetooth, networking, printing, accessibility, and system stability.
When you'll get it
Microsoft is rolling out builds 26200.8737 and 26100.8737 (KB5095093) as optional installs in the stable channel right now. If you want the fixes today, you can grab it under Optional updates in Windows Update — but there's no need to rush. The rollout will be available starting July 14, 2026, and the company usually starts the deployment at 1PM Eastern Time. On that date, the fixes ship automatically to everyone through July's Patch Tuesday.
One caveat: optional preview updates occasionally cause new problems of their own. If your PC is running fine and the Recycle Bin quirk isn't bothering you, waiting until July 14 is the safer bet. If you do install now and something goes sideways — apps crashing, boot loops, or lockouts — a technician at our Windows PC repair shop can roll the update back and get you running again.
If June's update already caused problems
Some HP business laptops and desktops were hit hard by the June update, with reports of boot failures, BitLocker recovery loops, and blue screens. If your machine is still stuck in one of those states, KB5095093 won't help you until you can get back into Windows. That's a situation where you may need in-person help to get the PC bootable again, and if BitLocker is involved, it's critical not to guess at recovery keys — one of our technicians can also help you recover files from a drive that won't boot on its own.
What This Means for York, PA
For York-area home users and small businesses running Windows 11, the practical takeaway is simple: if your PC has been showing weird Recycle Bin names or a dead GIF panel since last week, those fixes are on the way July 14. If your machine hasn't booted properly since the June update, bring it into York Computer Repair at 2069 Carlisle Rd — we can sort out the boot and BitLocker issues without waiting on Microsoft.