Microsoft is Blocking 24H2 Update on Windows 11 PCs

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.
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 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 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 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.
Dirac Audio glitch delays Windows 11 24H2 update rollout
Those following the Windows 11 24H2 documentation might have noticed that, almost simultaneously with identifying a problem with Auto HDR mode, the system also detected a problem with audio handling,
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.
Windows 11 KB5048667 24H2 big update, direct download .msu
Windows 11 KB5048667 is now available as part of Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 24H2, and it has a lot of new features. Download now.
Windows 11 update blocked by audio bug, auto hdr issues
Windows 11 users whose computers use Dirac Audio technology with the cridspapo.dll component will not receive the 24H2 update proposal anytime soon. This is yet another issue listed in the Windows documentation that postpones the update through Windows Update.
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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 ...
Windows 11 24H2 upgrades blocked on some PCs due to audio issues
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Windows 11 24H2 runs into more nasty bugs causing audio output to fail and games to crash
New Windows 11 24H2 bugs are affecting those who've turned on Auto HDR - which may cause games to crash - and PCs with the ...
There’s a new Windows 11 update bug causing game crashes, no fix available yet
The Windows 11 24H2 update is causing gaming PCs with AutoHDR enabled to crash in certain games, and only switching it off ...