NewsPublished 1 Jul 2026

Microsoft fixes GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel

Source Bleeping Computer

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Description

Microsoft has fixed the GIF functionality in the Emoji Panel for Windows 11 users after the provider shut down its service. [...]

Impact

Users of Windows 11 and Windows Server experienced loss of GIF functionality in the Emoji Panel starting June 30, 2026, due to the discontinuation of the Tenor GIF API. This impacts user experience but does not represent a security breach or exploit. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The disruption is limited to the GIF search and insertion feature within the Emoji Panel.

Defensive guidance

Microsoft has provided an optional preview update (KB5095093) that restores GIF functionality by switching to the GIPHY provider for Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1. Users should install this update via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog to resolve the issue. For Windows 11 23H2 and Windows Server 2025, Microsoft is still working on a fix; users should monitor official channels for updates. No additional action is required beyond installing the update where available.

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