Summary
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Microsoft has discontinued the Windows 11 July update for certain Dell PCs after the June preview caused overheating and shutdowns.
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The error is associated with KB5095093 and the Intel Innovation Platform Framework driver that displays the Device Manager warning.
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If you haven’t selected the June preview, you’re safe; Microsoft has blocked the July launch for the affected models.
Windows 11 updates usually come with a few bugs, but they’re usually not as bad as the July update, which can cause certain Dell devices to overheat and randomly shut down. Fortunately, Microsoft caught the problem before the update came out, but that means some Dell users will have to wait for the latest Windows update.
Microsoft is putting the brakes on Windows 11’s July update for specific Dell devices
This caused some really bad problems
As seen Latest WindowsMicrosoft has updated its page details All known issues and notifications for Windows 11 version 25H2. Microsoft explains that the June preview update causes some pretty big bugs on specific Dell machines:
After you install the June 23, 2026 Windows preview update (KB5095093), a limited number of Dell devices may display a yellow exclamation mark next to the Intel Innovation Platform Framework Processor Participant driver in Device Manager. These devices can potentially experience unexpected shutdowns, poor performance, increased heat and battery drain.
The good news is that the June preview update required users to sign in, so those with affected machines could choose not to download it. The bad news is the July update not is optional and contains all the code from the June preview update. If Microsoft releases the July update to the public, it will cause chaos for people who own the affected models.
So Microsoft made the very smart decision to hold off on the July update for affected Dell devices until they publish a fix. This means that if you own a Dell device, you can safely run Windows Update without worrying about your computer intercepting the failed update. And if Windows 11 does Download the July update to your Dell machine, don’t panic; it’s likely that your particular model isn’t affected by the bug, so you’re safe.
