Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update
It's about time Windows 11 users got some good news about updates. Microsoft recently claimed in a blog post that thanks to 24H2's servicing stack, the update installs up to 45.6% faster than previous versions of Windows. The upcoming update will use fewer system resources, and the restart time will be faster.
Windows 11 24H2 breaks audio and Auto HDR, update blocked on affected PCs
As we head towards the end of the year, the Windows 11 24H2 update from October is still causing trouble for users. Microsoft has confirmed two new problems, and according to Neowin, one of them breaks audio output and the other breaks Auto HDR.
Windows 11 24H2 upgrades blocked on some PCs due to audio issues
Microsoft has added another Windows 11 24H2 upgrade block for systems with Dirac audio improvement software due to compatibility issues breaking sound output.
Microsoft Confirms PC Gaming Issues in Windows 11 24H2 Update
Microsoft has confirmed a big issue affecting Windows 11 24H2, mainly impacting gamers who use the Auto HDR feature. The problem causes incorrect color display in games and, in some cases, leads to game crashes or unresponsiveness, as reported by Windows Latest.
Microsoft is Blocking 24H2 Update on Windows 11 PCs With Auto HDR Enabled
Microsoft has blocked the 24H2 update on Windows 11 PCs where Auto HDR is enabled as the feature is breaking some SDR games.
Microsoft encourages gamers to upgrade to Windows 11 while trying to fix the 24H2 bugs
Microsoft is pushing again for a Windows 11 upgrade for gamers but the game-changing features they're highlighting are not convincing.
Microsoft says Auto HDR causes game freezes on Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft is now blocking Windows 11 24H2 upgrades on systems with Auto HDR enabled due to a compatibility issue that causes game freezes.
Microsoft confirms even more Windows 11 24H2 bugs: audio output is now affected
The list of known bugs in Windows 11 version 24H2 continues growing. This time, Microsoft acknowledged that some PCs are losing audio output.
Are Your Games Crashing After The Windows 11 24H2 Update? Here's How To Fix It
Basically, it allows PC gamers to play games without built-in HDR support in HDR mode. Unfortunately, it turns out that Auto HDR (like many other things) is kind of broken on Windows 11 24H2, and it's also behind a spate of recent game crashes.
There’s a new Windows 11 update bug causing game crashes, no fix available yet
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Microsoft coughs up yet more Windows 11 24H2 headaches
Users report the sound of silence from operating system update Microsoft has logged some new known issues with Windows 11 ...
NTLM phase-out model: Partially removed from Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025
Microsoft improves protection against NTLM relay attacks. Largely unnoticed, NTLMv1 has also been removed in Windows 11 24H2 ...