Windows 11 24H2 rolls out to more devices – with a growing list of known issues
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Microsoft tweaked the [1]status page for Windows 11 24H2 on its release health dashboard to announce the news.
The new stage is not a pause to let Redmond deal with the known issues it has identified. Instead, it means a broader range of eligible devices can now get it.
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For now, users will need to head to Windows Update and select the "Download and install" option to get the new code. That said, if the "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" switch is on, there is every chance Windows Update will kick off the download, ready or not.
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Given Microsoft's track record, when it comes to updates [5]inadvertently breaking things , a wise user might want to check what is actually coming down before finding their system unexpectedly borked.
For the handful of Copilot+ PC users, "new features will soon become available to the Windows Insider community, with a phased rollout to select devices and markets."
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The Windows 11 24H2 expanded rollout excludes devices with safeguard holds applied. Among these are some ASUS devices (specifically the X415KA and X515KA models), which might get struck by a Blue Screen of Death during installation. More recently, Microsoft [7]confirmed that hardware connected to devices that support the Scanner Communication Language (eSCL) protocol might also result in "issues," and so, again, a hold was applied.
[8]Microsoft confirms there will be no U-turn on Windows 11 hardware requirements
[9]Microsoft learned of fresh antitrust probe from the news
[10]Wubuntu: The lovechild of Windows and Linux nobody asked for
[11]Outlook is poor for those still on Windows Mail, Calendar, People apps by end of year
Compatibility or safeguard holds remain in place despite the widening of the Windows 11 24H2 release.
The holds also apply to gamers – problems have been reported with some Ubisoft games, including some Assassin's Creed titles and the recent Star Wars Outlaws game. According to Microsoft, "These games might become unresponsive while starting, loading or during active gameplay. In some cases, users might receive a black screen."
It’s all rather unfortunate, although it is worth noting that the vast majority of Windows users have not experienced problems with the update despite the lengthening list of known issues with the code.
With the widening of the Windows 11 24H2 release, that list stands every chance of further expansion. So it might be wise to check backups before clicking that download and install button. Just in case. ®
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[1] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-24H2
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[7] https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/26/microsoft_escl_issue/
[8] https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/04/microsoft_windows_11_tpm/
[9] https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/04/microsoft_ftc_antitrust_leak/
[10] https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/05/wubuntu/
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A new stage of availability
So Redmond has lowered its requirements in the face of its dismal performance in order to shovel its shitware to more poor, unsuspecting users.
How unsurprising.
There is nothing in Windows 11 that requires new hardware. Anything running 1 0 can run 1 1, aside from Borkzilla's stupid shenanigans.
Redmond still hasn't understood that the days where it could push everyone to upgrade are gone. Today's entry-level hardware is capable of running Windows and Office - not quickly, for sure, but those who buy entry-level hardware don't do it for speed.
Somebody at Redmond should create a nice Excel chart with the speed at which each new version of Windows has been adopted since XP. Then someone should bang some heads together to get the Board to think about what they've been doing wrong all these years.
Oh, who am I kidding. The Board ? At Redmond ? Think ?
Never gonna happen.
Re: A new stage of availability
MS would rather eat shit than admit that they have screwed up. Just like a soon to be crowned POTUS.
Just say no to anything from MS. You know it makes sense.
There are alternatives just like there is an alternative to Twitter.
"Windows 11 24H2 is set to hit more users"
Hit them where ?
In the head ?
"These games might become unresponsive while starting, loading or during active gameplay. In some cases, users might receive a black screen."
Only reason I still have Windows is for gaming. Thanks Microsoft for the encouragement to work on Steam Linux!
Why?
Why if I uninstall something does the next update sneakily install it again. I'm looking at you co-pilot :-(
Re: Why?
It’s not just co-pilot. I was battling the fucking Outlook infestation last weekend at my in-laws. Thought I finally killed it by stopping some services on the computer. Heard this evening that the “Try new outloook” icon has again replaced the default windows mail.
Going to visit them on Sunday, with a Linux Mint Bootable USB drive and solve the problem once and for all.
Re: windows mail
I think windows mail is dead at the end of the month.
So if they don't like Linux Mint, get them another mail program. Anything not MS should work.
gamers face black screens
You are in a very dark cave...
Negligence
It is pure negligence on Microsoft's part to roll out this crappy update to even more users, knowing it is not fit for purpose.
Re: Negligence
They don't care. They don't have to. They're Microsoft.
I see the Asus X515KA is on the hold list. For anyone that’s interested, I can confirm that it seems to work fine on the X515EA.