Microsoft is Blocking 24H2 Update on Windows 11 PCs

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.
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.
Windows 11 24H2 upgrades blocked on some PCs due to audio issues
Microsoft has added another Windows 11 24H2 upgrade block for systems with Dirac audio improvement software due to compatibility issues breaking sound output.
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 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 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 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 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,
Microsoft encourages gamers to upgrade to Windows 11 while trying to fix the 24H2 bugs
Microsoft is pushing again for a Windows 11 upgrade for gamers but the game-changing features they're highlighting are not convincing.
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,
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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 ...
Microsoft coughs up yet more Windows 11 24H2 headaches
Microsoft has logged some new known issues with Windows 11 24H2 and thrown up more safeguard holds until the problems are ...
NTLM phase-out model: Partially removed from Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025
Microsoft improves protection against NTLM relay attacks. Largely unnoticed, NTLMv1 has also been removed in Windows 11 24H2 ...