Summary:
This article provides information about a compatibility issue between a Windows 11 June and July 2026 updates and the Intel Innovation Platform Framework (IPF) driver on some Dell
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After installing the affected Windows updates, you may experience the following symptom:
Yellow exclamation mark (bang) in Device Manager on the Intel Innovation Platform Framework Processor Participant Driver.
Cause
There is an incompatibility between the Intel Innovation Platform Framework (IPF) Processor Participant driver and the Windows USB-C Connection Manager interface introduced in KB5095093 and KB5101650.
Resolution
This update addresses an issue affecting a limited number of devices with an Intel Innovation Platform Framework (Intel IPF) driver that could cause changes in performance, power consumption, or system behavior after installing recent Windows updates. A limited number of Dell devices that were temporarily prevented from receiving the July 2026 security update KB5101650 can now install this OOB update. This OOB update is only recommended for devices affected by this issue. If your device is not affected, no action is required.
Recommended Actions:
If you are not able to install the updated Hotfix, you can use the following steps:
Check Device Manager for warnings on the Intel IPF Processor Participant device.
Return to Windows Update, then click Check for updates.
Select KB5121767 to click Download & Install.
Restart the computer when prompted.
After the restart, press Windows + R, type: winver, and press Enter.
Confirm the OS Build version is 26200.8894, 26100.8894, or newer.
This has been resolved with the Microsoft update KB5121767. This out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and Windows 11, version 24H2 (KB5121767) is cumulative. It includes all improvements from previous security and non-security updates, along with an additional fix.
July 18, 2026—KB5121767 (OS Builds 26200.8894 and 26100.8894) Out-of-Band