Microsoft is Blocking 24H2 Update on Windows 11 PCs

Windows 11 24H2 strikes a sour note as audio bug hits the update, leaving some PCs silent
New Windows 11 24H2 bug silences some PCs, and Microsoft has blocked the update for affected devices while it works on a fix.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 Windows 11 24H2 issue is breaking games, pauses update for more PCs
Windows 11 24H2 has a bug that could ruin your games. It could make games color appear incorrect. It's also crashing games.
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