Microsoft is Blocking 24H2 Update on Windows 11 PCs

Windows 11 24H2 is the unwanted holiday gift that keeps on giving thanks to Auto HDR game crashes, audio device woes, odd bouts of stuttering and more
Microsoft's 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been rolling out in fits and starts, which seems appropriate—as some users, including myself and other members of the hardware team, have been beset by all sorts of strange issues since installation, including game stuttering, crashes, and audio devices mysteriously disappearing.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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