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Upgrade version 22H2 (or 21H2) to Windows 11 23H2, skipping version 24H2
On Windows 11, if your computer is still running version 22H2 (or even version 21H2), you can upgrade to version 23H2, skipping version 24H2. In this guide, I’ll explain the steps to complete this configuration. Although you can upgrade your computer to a newer version through Windows Update, you can only upgrade to the most recent version, which in this…
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Windows 11 24H2, 23H2 get update KB5053598, KB5053602 as March 2025 update
UPDATED 3/11/2025: Microsoft has released the March 2025 cumulative updates for Windows 11, addressing security vulnerabilities and introducing new features. These updates, KB5053598 for Windows 11 24H2 and KB5053602 for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, are part of the Patch Tuesday rollout on March 11, 2025. These updates primarily focus on enhancing security and internal operating system functionality. According to…
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How to block Windows 11 24H2 automatic update on version 23H2
On Windows 11, you can maintain your current version 23H2 (or 22H2) setup and prevent the automatic installation of version 24H2. You can do this by adjusting the “Windows Update” policy using the Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor, depending on the edition of your system. If your system has already updated to version 24H2, you can revert to…
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Windows 11 24H2 will force upgrade PCs on versions 23H2, 22H2
Microsoft has commenced the force upgrade of Windows 11 24H2 on eligible devices running versions 23H2 and 22H2. Although the “2024 Update” was originally released on October 1, 2024, the update was an optional install for compatible devices. However, starting January 21, 2025, the company started the automatic rollout phase to version 24H2 through the “Windows Update” settings. The dashboard…
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How to rollback Windows 11 24H2 to version 23H2
If you upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 but are experiencing issues, you can revert to version 23H2 using the system’s recovery feature or a clean installation process. If it has been less than ten days since the upgrade, you can use the “Recovery” settings to uninstall version 24H2 and restore version 23H2. However, after ten days, the system automatically deletes…
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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. This known issue only affects PCs with cridspapo.dll, and it causes applications to stop detecting audio devices connected to affected devices. “The incompatibility relates to the software component cridspapo.dll, which is part of these devices’ audio processing…
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Microsoft lifts Windows 11 24H2 block on PCs with USB scanners
Microsoft has lifted a compatibility block preventing Windows 11 24H2 upgrades after fixing a bug causing USB connection issues to some scanners. The company confirmed the issue two weeks ago following widespread user reports that started coming in on Reddit, Microsoft’s own community website, and other online platforms, saying the connection problems are caused by affected devices not switching from…
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Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2 receive December 2024 updates with KB5048667 and KB5048685
Windows 11 builds 26100.2605 (KB5048667), 22631.4602, and 22621.4602 (KB5048685) are rolling out as the December 2024 Patch Tuesday Update for versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2. These security updates introduce new features for the Taskbar, Start menu, and File Explorer. The company is also pushing different changes for the Settings app and addressing various issues. Also, these updates are virtually the…
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Ubisoft fixes Windows 11 24H2 conflicts causing game crashes
Microsoft has now partially lifted a compatibility hold blocking the Windows 24H2 update on systems with some Ubisoft games after the French video game publisher has fixed bugs causing crashes, freezes, and audio issues. The company blocked Windows 24H2 upgrades on PCs with Assassin’s Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora games more than two weeks ago, following a stream of user…
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Windows 11 24H2 upgrade expands to more computers
Microsoft expands Windows 11 24H2 availability to more compatible computers. The rollout expansion is through the Windows Update settings. Microsoft enters a new rollout phase by making Windows 11 24H2 (2024 Update) more broadly available to compatible computers. Although the latest version of the operating system has been available since October 1, 2024, it was limited to some devices. However,…
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