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It looks like Microsoft is forcing its controversial Windows 11 24H2 update on people and (plot twist!) it might be for the best
Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 update is rolling out automatically to eligible PCs, promising improved performance and new features. Some bugs persist and ‘Pause’ option gives you the chance to delay.
Microsoft starts forcing Windows 11’s big 24H2 update on PCs
If you’ve been trying to somehow avoid the Windows 11 2024 Update, those days are over. Microsoft is now saying that mandatory Windows 11 24H2 updates have begun and the installation is lengthier than prior updates,
Microsoft will roll out the Windows 11 24H2 update to more users whether they like it or not
Microsoft wants to force the update of older Windows 11 version to the 24H2 version, even though there are still many bugs with it.
Microsoft auto-updates consumer PCs to Windows 11 24H2 — you can defer the update for five weeks
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Microsoft begins auto updating PCs to Windows 11 24H2 (forced download phase)
Windows 11 24H2 shipped on October 1, 2024, as an optional upgrade for all existing users whether you meet system requirements or not. Starting January 16, 2025, Microsoft has begun automatically downloading Windows 11 24H2 on fully-compatible Windows 11 PCs.
Microsoft finally lifts the ban on the Windows 11 24H2 update for gamers
After Ubisoft released patches for the Assassin's Creed games, Microsoft lifted the ban to update to Windows 11 24H2. Here's more.
How to Roll Back Windows 11 24H2 and Downgrade to 23H2 Safely
If you are facing major issues with the latest Windows 11 2024 update, you can roll back and downgrade to Windows 11 23H2 safely.
Microsoft gives Windows 11 24H2 green light for gamers, but issues loom
Microsoft officially recognized the issues with Ubisoft games on 24H2 in November 2024. Back then, only two games, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Star Wars Outlaws, were fixed via a Ubisoft patch. But the Assassins Creed Valhalla, Odyssey, and Origins continued to encounter abrupt crashes and freezes, and even BSOD errors.
Microsoft corrects error in Windows 11 24H2 and starts automatic update
Microsoft has fixed further problems with the 24H2 update for Windows 11. In addition, the automatic update has now been activated.
Microsoft starts force upgrading Windows 11 22H2, 23H3 devices
Microsoft has started the forced rollout of Windows 11 24H2 to eligible, non-managed systems running the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2.
Microsoft has begun forcing people to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2
On the Microsoft page for Windows 11 24H2 known issues and notifications, the company has added an addition to its documentation detailing what to expect in the future: We have re
Previously borked Ubisoft games are now fixed on Windows 11 24H2 as the troubled update begins automatically downloading to compatible PCs
Just as well really, as the Windows 11 24H2 rollout appears to have shifted up a gear. Windows Latest spotted confirmation ...
The Assassin’s Creed Windows 11 issue has been fixed, for all but one game
Multiple Assassin's Creed games have had their unplayable Windows 11 24H2 problems fixed, but one entry in the series remains ...