Microsoft, PCs and 24H2

Microsoft finally lifts the ban on the Windows 11 24H2 update for gamers
After Ubisoft released patches for the Assassin's Creed games, Microsoft lifted the ban to update to Windows 11 24H2. Here's more.
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
Microsoft has moved into a "new stage" in its roll out of Windows 11's 2024 Update. Windows 11 24H2 is now being pushed to consumers, ready or not.
Microsoft gives Windows 11 24H2 green light for gamers, but issues loom
Microsoft officially recognized the issues with Ubisoft games on 24H2 in November 2024. Back then, only two games, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Star Wars Outlaws, were fixed via a Ubisoft patch. But the Assassins Creed Valhalla, Odyssey, and Origins continued to encounter abrupt crashes and freezes, and even BSOD errors.
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 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 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 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,
Windows 24H2 is a nightmare for handheld PC gamers right now, and that's why Bazzite is an absolute must for the Asus ROG Ally
I can't wait for SteamOS to come to other handhelds in April this year after Windows 11's 24H2 mess, so Bazzite was a no ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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Windows cross-device experiences are actually useful, apparently
The company has started automatically upgrading computers running Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 to the latest release, ...