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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 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,
Microsoft launches forced update to 24H2 for almost everyone
Microsoft made Windows 11 24H2 available for all compatible devices on October 1, 2024. One day after publication, the first update blocks for some systems followed. And in the following weeks there were a number of other compatibility problems with software and hardware.
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 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.
How to Roll Back Windows 11 24H2 and Downgrade to 23H2 Safely
If you are facing major issues with the latest Windows 11 2024 update, you can roll back and downgrade to Windows 11 23H2 safely.
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 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 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.
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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 ...