24H2, Microsoft and PCs

Microsoft auto-updates consumer PCs to Windows 11 24H2 — you can defer the update for five weeks
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Microsoft begins forcing Windows 24H2 updates on PCs
If you’ve been trying to somehow avoid the Windows 11 2024 Update, those days are over. Microsoft is now saying that mandatory Windows 11 24H2 updates have begun and the installation is lengthier than prior updates,
Microsoft has begun forcing people to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2
On the Microsoft page for Windows 11 24H2 known issues and notifications, the company has added an addition to its documentation detailing what to expect in the future: We have re
Microsoft Begins Forcing Windows 11 24H2 Update
Getting the latest Windows 11 24H2 will no longer be optional as Microsoft has now decided to make it a mandatory automatic update for consumer PCs. Since October 2024, it’s been available as an optional upgrade.
Microsoft begins auto updating PCs to Windows 11 24H2 (forced download phase)
Windows 11 24H2 shipped on October 1, 2024, as an optional upgrade for all existing users whether you meet system requirements or not. Starting January 16, 2025, Microsoft has begun automatically downloading Windows 11 24H2 on fully-compatible Windows 11 PCs.
Microsoft begins forcefully upgrading PCs to Windows 11 24H2
Windows 11 24H2 update is here and it’s coming to your machine whether you like it or not, well, almost. Microsoft has shifted gears on its update policy for Windows 11 24H2, the latest iteration of its desktop operating system.
Microsoft removes Assassin’s Creed Windows 11 upgrade blocks
Ubisoft released Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Creed Origins patches to fix Windows 11 24H2 compatibility issues that caused crashes, freezes, and audio problems.
Microsoft’s Forced Upgrade—New Warning For 450 Million Windows PC Owners
Microsoft has just played its joker card twice in a week, forcing upgrades on millions of Windows PC owners. This will raise serious alarm bells for hundreds of million of users who may now need to upgrade their PCs with no alternative options.
Microsoft admits new bugs in Windows 11 Version 24H2 Update
For those who can even install it Microsoft has acknowledged several new bugs in the latest Windows 11 version 24H2 Update, affecting File Explorer. Users have reported issues such as the address bar overlapping with content in full-screen mode,
Microsoft starts force upgrading Windows 11 22H2, 23H3 devices
Microsoft has started the forced rollout of Windows 11 24H2 to eligible, non-managed systems running the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2.
Microsoft Begins Automatic Rollout of Windows 11 24H2 Update
Ever since Windows 24H2 first came out at the end of last year, issues have been reported with the 24H2 update, such as performance issues on older devices, File Explorer crashes,
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Windows 11 24H2 to get new features in February – what’s coming
Windows 11 24H2 to get new features in February - what's coming for File Explorer, Magnifier, update settings, and more.
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Assassin's Creed crashes on Windows 11 24H2 are now a thing of the past - bug is (mostly) fixed
Gamers hit by Assassin's Creed black screen bug can breathe a sigh of relief - at least those playing Valhalla or Origins, ...
If Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 issues continue like this, I'll fully convert to SteamOS for gaming as Ubisoft is forced to fix Assassin’s Creed games
Windows 11 24H2 has continuously troubled gamers on PC, and ultimately forced Ubisoft's hand to provide a compatibility patch ...
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Windows 11 KB5050009 (24H2) out, direct download .msu with Patch Tuesday fixes
Windows 11 KB5050009 is a January 2025 update for Windows 11 24H2, and unsurprisingly - it has nothing big to offer.
Windows 11 KB5050009 & KB5050021 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5050009 and KB5050021 cumulative updates for versions 24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...
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January 2025's Patch Tuesday introduces a security fix and breaks Roblox for some reason
Patch Tuesday fixes BYOVD attack with Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist file. Windows 11 24H2 update causes issues ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 BitLocker bug causes settings are managed by administrator error
A bug in Windows 11 24H2 and older versions of the operating system causes the BitLocker settings to stop working.