# Dell laptops reportedly hit by nasty bug causing repeated crashes, and this time it's not Windows 11's fault — here's what's causing it, and how to fix it

> There are multiple reports of a nasty bug affecting Dell laptops It's seemingly caused by a recent update to Dell's SupportAssist app Affected laptops keep crashing every half an hour or so, but there's a fix in either…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/dell-laptops-reportedly-hit-by-nasty-bug-causing-repeated-crashes-and-this-time-its-not-windows-11s-fault-heres-whats-causing-it-and-how-to-fix-it?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a031e8b6446aa5d56b7d910)
- **Published:** 2026-05-12
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #laptops #gaming #dell #causing #crashes #nasty #reports #windows
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