HDR, PCs and Windows 11

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.
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.
Gamers beware: Windows 11 24H2 update could wreck your colors and crash your games
If you turn on Auto HDR, it’ll apply HDR effects to an SDR game, meaning that game will appear more vibrant and immersive on an HDR monitor.Games that support HDR natively will deliver a better visual experience,
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.
Windows 11 Update Bug: Auto HDR Issue Blocks Key Upgrade
A Windows 11 update bug linked to Auto HDR is causing delays for users attempting a key upgrade. Learn how this issue impacts your system and potential fixes.
Windows 11 24H2 Update Has Auto HDR Bug - Impacting Game Colors and Stability
The Windows 11 24H2 update has introduced a significant bug affecting the Auto HDR feature, which is impacting the visual quality and stability of games and other applications.
Microsoft blocks the Windows 24H2 updates for millions after a newly discovered Auto HDR bug
A newly discovered Windows 11 24H2 Auto HDR bug made Microsoft block the updates for millions. Here's what you can do about it.
Microsoft Windows 11 Auto HDR is the source of game crashes
Microsoft confirms its Windows 11 24H2 update breaks some games, causing incorrect colours and various bugs when enabling Auto HDR.
Microsoft admits Windows 11 24H2 PCs with Dirac audio cannot play sound
PCs with Dirac Audio cannot play sound, Auto HDR doesn’t work and Microsoft applies a compatibility hold on 23H2 PCs.
Microsoft Stops Updates For Millions Of Windows Users—Here’s What You Do Now
Windows users have suddenly been hit with another update issue, stopping their PCs from installing the all-important Windows 11 24H2. This is the latest in a series of such setbacks, but fortunately this time around the fix is easy.
Microsoft Confirms PC Gaming Issues in Windows 11 24H2 Update
The bug isn't limited to gaming, though; some users have reported general color display issues on their Windows 11 desktops as well. Auto HDR is a feature introduced in Windows 11 to improve gaming visuals by automatically converting standard dynamic range (SDR) content to high dynamic range (HDR) content.
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