Microsoft Fixes GIF Issues in Windows Emoji Panel

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Microsoft resolved GIF support issues in Windows 11 by integrating GIPHY and releasing update KB5095093.

Issue with GIF Support

Microsoft resolved issues with GIF support in the Windows Emoji Panel for users of Windows 11 following the discontinuation of a previous service. The GIF functionality ceased to operate on June 30 for certain users after the retirement of Google’s Tenor GIF search engine API. Microsoft confirmed that devices displaying a notification reading “GIF service is not available” were affected by this change. The company attributed the disruption to the termination of the Tenor service on the specified date.

Microsoft’s Solution

To address the issue, Microsoft integrated GIPHY as the new GIF provider through the preview update KB5095093 released on June 23. This cumulative update restored GIF capabilities for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1. Users were advised to apply the latest Windows updates to access the fix.

KB5095093 Update Details

Microsoft is still investigating the problem on Windows 11 23H2 and Windows Server 2025, with no definitive timeline for a resolution. The KB5095093 update also introduced the Point-in-Time Restore feature, enabling users to revert system states, applications, and files to prior configurations. Additionally, it addressed a bug causing internal file names to appear instead of standard filenames during file deletion confirmations in the Recycle Bin.

Additional Features and Fixes

Recent updates from Microsoft also resolved issues related to Windows Server 2016 security update failures, WUSA installer-related update problems, and a BitLocker recovery flaw impacting Windows Server 2025. The company continues to address challenges with the latest monthly updates for Windows 11.

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Other Recent Updates

Other recent developments include fixes for BitLocker recovery issues on Windows Server 2025, April 2026 update failures affecting backups, and disruptions in Recycle Bin prompts. Microsoft also resolved problems with Windows update installations via the WUSA tool. The company’s ongoing efforts focus on stabilizing systems following recent updates.