Microsoft Warns Millions Of Windows Users—Do Not Install This Update On Your PC
Microsoft has confirmed an unusual warning for Windows users updating their PCs. If you make a simple mistake, your PC “might remain in a state where it cannot accept further Windows security updates.” Bad news, especially as it will clearly be confusing if and when it happens.
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Microsoft is warning of an issue when using a media support to install Windows 11, version 24H2, that causes the operating system to not accept further security updates.
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Microsoft Warns Windows Users—Do Not Update Your PC This Way
Microsoft has confirmed an unusual warning for Windows users updating their PCs. If you make a simple mistake, your PC “might remain in a state where it cannot accept further Windows security updates.” Bad news, especially as it will clearly be confusing if and when it happens.
Bizarre New Windows 11 Bug Can Block Security Updates
The bug specifically impacts Windows 11 24H2 installations created using manually prepared media with security updates from October or November 2024. Affected systems cannot accept future Windows security updates,
A weird Windows 11 bug won’t let some people install any security updates
M icrosoft is warning users that some manually made Windows 11 installer media could contain a bug where new PC installs may not get future security updates. It affects USB and CD
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Microsoft warns Windows 11 install media bug blocks future security updates
Microsoft has clarified that this issue only applies to users who installed the Windows 11 24H2 update using a USB drive or CD
A Windows 11 update bug is leaving devices without security patches: here's how to dodge it
Windows updates are crucial but can sometimes cause issues like preventing future security patches. Windows 11 has a bug that stops further security updates after installing 24H2 via USB/CD. Microsoft suggests not using USB/CD to install the 24H2 update,
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