Windows 11: issue may prevent further installations of updates
The latest version of Windows 11, version 24H2, has had its fair share of issues already since its release a few months ago. We covered some of them here, for instance the Auto HDR issue, that can make certain games freeze or display colors incorrectly.
Microsoft added another issue to the seemingly ever-growing list of Windows 11 issues.
The details:
- It affects Windows 11, version 24H2 (the latest version of Windows 11 at the time of writing).
- The issue may prevent installs of future updates on affected systems.
- There is a workaround, but only for users not affected by the issue already.
Issue may prevent the installation of future security updates
The issue affects Windows 11, version 24H2 devices that were installed using installation media, but only if the installation media included the October 2024 or November 2024 security updates.
Good to known: First and third-party tools like the Windows 11 Update Assistant or Rufus support the creation of installation media.
Affected devices may block the installation of any future security updates. This would include the installation of security updates via Windows Update, the direct installation of updates, and installation of updates through other means. Microsoft does not specify the issue further.
Microsoft confirms that the issue does not affect update installations via Windows Update, including upgrades from earlier versions of Windows to the latest Windows 11 feature update. Most Windows 11 devices should be fine therefore.
Microsoft's workaround
Microsoft suggests that users create installation media that includes the December 2024 security updates instead of the October or November 2024 updates. This prevents the issue, as the December 2024 security updates appear not to be affected by the issue.
The company has no advise at this time for customers who experience the issue already on devices. It says that it is working on a resolution.
If the installation is recent, customers may be able to start over from scratch. This would include creating new installation media with the December 2024 security updates and a brand new installation of Windows 11 on the affected device.
Windows Server installations are not affected by the issue, according to Microsoft. You can check out the issue on Microsoft's website. The company will update the information once it manages to resolve it.
Now You: did you run into any issues with Windows lately?
use the following updated Windows 11 24H2 ISO install media released to MVS subscribers in late December 2024 and create update install media that include the December 2024 update:
en-us_windows_11_business_editions_version_24h2_updated_dec_2024_x64_dvd_063626e9.iso
en-us_windows_11_consumer_editions_version_24h2_updated_dec_2024_x64_dvd_b146c3af.iso
re-install Windows 11 24H2 using any of these updated install media
I didn’t know they updated the installation ISO with monthly updates.
Is that the case?
Or did the people do the upgrade using a recovery drive?
I know it is recommended to periodically update your recovery drive so it will have more recent updates
I think Microsoft has missed just how wide spread this issue is. I had a machine with Windows 11 22H2 that I allowed to update to 23H2 last week. Once I did that is said there were no further updates available. In the past when I did that I had to reinstall many updates to be fully up to day. I used the Settings app to update after changing the registry to allow it to update. I think this is the same issue you are mentioning in this article yet it is effecting 23H2 that was installed the normal method. Hopefully Microsoft releases an update soon. For now I have 0patch on the machine.
Microsoft should open source Windows, except for the kernel. This should be probably doable for Microsoft and it will allow for community to takeover the job and improve Windows much better than Microsoft.
I would consider upgrading to Win11 if it could be set to a “prevent installs of future updates” issue.
It wouldn’t be an issue. Nope. Not one bit. (Bit. See what I did there?)
As it is now, I can’t wait for 10’s EOS in October.
It has become the norm to expect Windows new releses to be full of bugs. Some are worse then others. I really do not think Microsoft can handle twice a year major revisions to Windows.
Is Elon Musk running Microsoft now?
If he was, Windows would be far, far better than it is now. He sends rockets into space and brings them back safely. Microsoft can’t make minor updates to an operating system without major problems. Although to be fair to them, their ads work beautifully.
On the other hand, cybertruck
It’s time for Satya to retire. He has his head trapped in the clouds. Microsoft needs a new leader who can steer Windows in the right direction. Since 11, things have become worse.
Sounds like their attempt to block updates for “unsupported” hardware that have installed W11 anyway, backfired. Whoopsie, shot myself in the face. Again. My Massgrave-Supported W11 Enterprise Iot LTSC works just fine and the December patch installed nicely. How unfortunate.
The users can’t receive the fix because they can’t receive updates. Best Windows version ever. LOL.