Microsoft gives an urgent task to engineers working on Windows 11: Focus on… – The Times of India

Microsoft gives an urgent task to engineers working on Windows 11: Focus on… – The Times of India

By TOI Tech Desk
Publication Date: 2026-02-02 12:53:00

Microsoft is halting new Windows 11 features to tackle widespread performance and reliability issues, a move dubbed “swarming” expected to last through 2026. Engineers are addressing persistent bugs like sluggish File Explorer and dark mode glitches. The company is also re-evaluating aggressive AI integrations, including Copilot features and the controversial Recall function, following significant user backlash.

Microsoft has pulled engineers off new feature development and redirected them to fix Windows 11’s growing list of performance and reliability problems. The company is calling the effort “swarming,” and it’s expected to last several months through 2026.“The feedback we’re receiving from our community of passionate customers and Windows Insiders has been clear. We need to improve Windows in ways that are meaningful for people,” Pavan Davuluri, president of Windows and devices, told The Verge. “This year you will see us focus on addressing pain points we hear consistently…