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Winsage

March 3, 2025

It looks like Microsoft might have broken Windows 11 24H2 again as performance plummets with Intel’s latest CPUs

Users of Windows 11 24H2 have reported issues after installing patches KB5050094 and KB5051987, particularly affecting those with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processors, leading to game crashes and performance slowdowns. One user experienced crashes while playing The Settlers: New Allies, and others noted widespread instability across applications. An affected user with an ASRock Z890 Pro RS motherboard faced difficulties getting their system running without a beta BIOS due to an Intel microcode update. Users observed significant performance drops when applications were minimized, with CPU clock rates throttled. Performance issues were replicated across multiple applications, including 7Zip and Prime95, with benchmarks showing halved performance when minimized. A workaround involves adjusting power settings, but no definitive fix is available. Users with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X or older Intel Core i9-12900K processors have not reported similar issues, suggesting problems may be specific to Intel's LGA 1851 platform. Additional issues with Windows 11 24H2 include increased advertising in the Settings menu, high CPU utilization, and a glitch causing interface language discrepancies. The patches are optional, allowing users to revert to a more stable version or reinstall Windows 11.

Winsage

February 12, 2025

Microsoft finally fixes some of Windows 11’s most annoying problems with new patch

Windows 11 released its February 2025 cumulative update, identified as KB5051987 for Windows 11 24H2 and KB5051989 for 23H2. This update fixes several bugs, including an Auto HDR issue that caused color distortion and game crashes, a bug affecting digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and a 'This device cannot start' audio error. It also resolves USB webcam detection issues. The compatibility hold for certain PCs to receive the 24H2 update has been lifted, allowing more users to access the latest features.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 free download very quietly released

The launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC has faced significant issues, including crashes, visual glitches, and poor optimization, leading to critical feedback from players. In response, the development team has released a hotfix to address these concerns, particularly focusing on crashing issues related to ray tracing, along with various crash fixes and stability enhancements. Players with auto-update enabled should already see improvements in performance. Further updates are anticipated to enhance user interface elements and improve DualSense controller connectivity with PCs via Steam.

Winsage

December 20, 2024

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 caused various issues for users, including game stuttering, unexpected crashes, and disappearing audio devices. The update has led to problems with Auto HDR, resulting in incorrect game colors and crashes, particularly affecting certain display configurations. Audio issues have been reported with devices using Dirac Audio, but others have experienced similar problems without it. Users have also faced driver disruptions, notification glitches, animation issues, and browser freezing. The update has been withheld from machines with certain Ubisoft games installed to prevent crashes, and previous issues included an audio bug and a BSOD bug related to Western Digital SSDs.

Winsage

December 20, 2024

Gamers beware: Windows 11 24H2 update could wreck your colors and crash your games

Windows 11's 24H2 update has introduced a bug affecting users with the Auto HDR feature, causing incorrect color displays and potential game crashes. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue, which impacts both gaming and desktop environments. Users have reported crashes in popular games like Call of Duty, Assassin’s Creed, and Far Cry. To address the problem, Microsoft suggests disabling Auto HDR or staying on the previous version, 23H2. A compatibility hold has been placed on devices with Auto HDR enabled, preventing them from receiving the 24H2 update until a fix is available. Users can turn off Auto HDR in the Settings menu under Display and Graphics.

Winsage

December 9, 2024

Ubisoft fixes Windows 11 24H2 conflicts causing game crashes

Microsoft has lifted the safeguard hold on upgrades for devices running the Ubisoft games Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, which were previously affected by crashes, freezes, and audio glitches after the Windows 24H2 update. This hold was imposed due to user complaints about game performance issues, including immediate crashes and freezing. Ubisoft has released temporary hotfixes to mitigate these problems, although some performance issues may still persist. Users experiencing difficulties exiting the games are advised to use the Task Manager as a workaround. Microsoft has also recommended that gamers avoid upgrading affected PCs using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or Media Creation Tool until a full resolution is achieved. Additionally, Microsoft announced a new compatibility hold affecting systems with outdated Google Workspace Sync installations, which have caused issues with launching Outlook.

Winsage

November 25, 2024

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 update is crashing some Ubisoft games

Microsoft is collaborating with Ubisoft to address issues caused by the Windows 11 24H2 update, which has led to game crashes for titles such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Microsoft has paused the rollout of the update for devices running these games and implemented a compatibility hold to prevent installation. Ubisoft has released a temporary fix for Star Wars Outlaws, but some issues may still persist. Microsoft advises against manually updating to version 24H2 until the problems are resolved.

Winsage

November 24, 2024

Windows 11 24H2 update blocked on PCs with Assassin’s Creed, Star Wars Outlaws

Microsoft has blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update on systems running certain Ubisoft titles, including Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, due to user reports of crashes, freezes, and audio malfunctions. Users have reported issues such as games crashing upon launch, freezing, or displaying black screens. Microsoft acknowledged these problems and listed affected games, which also include Far Cry and Call of Duty. Ubisoft has released a temporary hotfix for Star Wars Outlaws and warned that some performance issues may still occur. Microsoft recommends using Task Manager to terminate unresponsive games and advises against manually updating the operating system until a fix is available.

AppWizard

August 25, 2024

Steam Beta client updates release for Steam Deck and desktop client — update addresses game recording issues and some finer Steam Deck controls | Tom’s Hardware

Recent updates to the Steam Client Beta for the Steam Deck and Steam Desktop occurred between August 22 and August 23. Key changes include: Steam Deck Beta Client Changes: - Introduced a global "Game Resolution" dropdown. - Added a Sign Out option to the Power Menu. - Fixed the Desktop Overlay to correctly interpret the Escape Key. - Resolved issues with the Steam Link Mobile App Touch Controller's cursor visibility. - Fixed game crashes related to modifying Steam Input configurations. - Addressed an issue with unpausing the last second of a recording. - Enhanced error reporting for game recordings. - Introduced a list view in the media manager for recordings. - Enabled per-game recording toggles and settings for duration and bitrate. - Corrected application of per-game recording settings. - Fixed the media manager list view update issue. Steam Desktop Beta Client Changes: - Fixed a crash when adding a Steam Library folder from a network drive. - Resolved rendering issues on the Store Page for some Nvidia GPUs. - Addressed cursor visibility issues with the Steam Link Mobile App Touch Controller. - Ensured proper interception of Escape keypresses by Steam Input. - Fixed compatibility issues that caused crashes when changing Steam Input configurations. - Resolved the issue with unpausing the last second of a recording. - Improved error reporting for game recordings. - Added a list view to the media manager for recordings. - Enabled per-game recording toggles and settings for duration and bitrate. - Corrected application of per-game recording settings. - Fixed the media manager list view update issue. - Fixed the Copy to Clipboard function for Screenshots.

AppWizard

July 26, 2024

Fallout London crashing to desktop frustrates fans who are stuck in early game

Players of Fallout London are experiencing crashes to desktop (CTD) issues on launch day, with many sharing their frustrations on Reddit. Some players have reported the game crashing multiple times within an hour of playing, while others are stuck with background video playing and logo in the bottom right corner. The root cause of the crashes has not been resolved or acknowledged by the mod developers yet.