Reports indicate that the Windows 11 December 2024 Update, affecting versions 24H2 and 23H2, has caused significant issues for users, particularly with the Start menu becoming unresponsive. Users have noted that the Start menu's search feature displays incorrectly against certain themes, and it becomes entirely unresponsive in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) sessions, a problem acknowledged by Citrix. A temporary fix involves modifying the registry.
Additionally, users without Citrix software are also experiencing Start menu unresponsiveness, potentially linked to an outdated .dll package (MSVCP140APP.dll). This can cause the crashing of StartMenuExperienceHost.exe. A recommended solution is to manually install the latest version of Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 or uninstall older versions using PowerShell commands.
Users of Windows 11 23H2 have reported further issues, such as incorrect device listings in the “Safely remove hardware” icon, network connectivity interruptions, and display problems, including a dull and yellowish screen on certain devices.