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Windows 11 23H2

Windows 11 24H2 is finally available for all, but here’s why your PC may still not get it
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May 3, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 is finally available for all, but here’s why your PC may still not get it

Microsoft has made Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as the 2024 Update, available to a wider audience. This update includes enhancements such as a revamped File Explorer, an updated Start menu with Phone Link, improved Power Settings, video call enhancements, and AI-related features. The update is accessible via Windows Update for eligible PCs not managed by IT departments, and users can check for updates in Settings. However, some users may face a compatibility hold, particularly those using the sprotect.sys driver, which prevents the update from appearing. Manual updates can be performed using the Windows Installation Assistant or Media Creation Tool, but caution is advised due to potential stability issues. Windows 11 23H2 support will continue until November, and delaying the upgrade beyond this date could expose systems to security risks.
Windows 11 update failure stops machines from updating to version 24H2 using WSUS
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May 1, 2025

Windows 11 update failure stops machines from updating to version 24H2 using WSUS

Business and enterprise users are facing challenges upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 due to an issue stemming from an update released on April 8th, which primarily affects machines using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Windows 11 Home users are not impacted by this issue. Microsoft is investigating a fix but has not yet provided a solution, leaving users who installed the April 8th update unable to upgrade. The affected versions of Windows 11 include 23H2 and 22H2.
Windows 11 April security patch quietly blocks 24H2 update, but are you impacted?
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May 1, 2025

Windows 11 April security patch quietly blocks 24H2 update, but are you impacted?

Microsoft is preparing to release the Windows 11 25H2 update in October, aimed at facilitating the transition to Windows 11 24H2. However, the rollout of Windows 24H2 has faced issues, with many PCs experiencing blocks due to third-party applications and technical problems. The April security patch, released on April 8, has complicated the upgrade process for some users, particularly those with the patch KB5055528 installed, leading to error code 0x80240069. This issue mainly affects IT administrators using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), while individual users on Windows 11 Home are largely unaffected. Microsoft is investigating the problem and plans to release a fix by the next Patch Tuesday on May 13. Additionally, organizations are advised to explore alternative update management solutions, as WSUS is no longer under active development.
Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 updates fail with 0x80240069 errors
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April 30, 2025

Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 updates fail with 0x80240069 errors

Microsoft has acknowledged a significant issue affecting enterprise users trying to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) after installing the April 2025 security updates, specifically the monthly security update KB5055528. Users with Windows 11 23H2 or 22H2 are encountering Windows Update Service errors with the code 0x80240069, preventing the download process for Windows 11 24H2 from initiating or completing. Microsoft confirmed that devices with the April security update might be unable to update via WSUS. WSUS, primarily used in enterprise settings, has been deprecated as of September 2024, but Microsoft will continue to support existing functionalities. Additionally, Microsoft is addressing a "latent code issue" that has caused some devices to upgrade to Windows 11 despite Intune policies against such upgrades.
This Windows 11 update broke a plane in GTA San Andreas...20 years later
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April 25, 2025

This Windows 11 update broke a plane in GTA San Andreas…20 years later

After the Windows 11 version 24H2 update on October 1, 2024, players reported that the Skimmer seaplane in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas disappeared from its usual spawn location and could not be spawned using mods, leading to game crashes. Silent, the creator of SilentPatch, investigated the issue and found that the game froze due to a bug in the CPlane::PreRender function, which was caused by a missing configuration in the vehicles.ide file. This bug had remained hidden for two decades and was triggered by changes in the Windows update. Silent confirmed that the issue would be fixed in the next update of SilentPatch.
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April 24, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 reveals a 20-year-old bug in GTA San Andreas related to the Skimmer seaplane

Game developer Adrian has been fixing bugs in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (GTA: San Andreas) and other titles. A recent issue was identified involving the missing Skimmer seaplane after an update to Windows 11 24H2, reported by GitHub user hiddenmask58. Adrian discovered that the problem was due to a missing line in the vehicles.ide configuration file, which had gone unnoticed since the game's original launch. The update to Windows 11 24H2 changed memory handling, causing the Skimmer to become too large to render. To fix the issue manually, players can edit the datavehicles.ide file by appending -1, 0.7, 0.7, -1 to the Skimmer line. Alternatively, a Hotfix will be released on GitHub.
Decades-old bug in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas pops out
Winsage
April 24, 2025

Decades-old bug in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas pops out

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update has caused issues for players of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, specifically the disappearance of the seaplane known as the "skimmer." This glitch, which began appearing in November, is not due to the Windows update itself but rather a long-standing error in the game's original coding. The problem arises from the game's vehicles.ide file, where essential parameters for the skimmer were omitted during its transition from Vice City to San Andreas. The update introduced changes in stack handling that affected how the game initialized these parameters, leading to the glitch. Silent, a developer involved in fixing older games, noted that the issue highlights the importance of validating input data and addressing compilation warnings in software development.
Microsoft is deprecating a 'revolutionary' virtualization-based security feature for older versions of Windows 11
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April 19, 2025

Microsoft is deprecating a ‘revolutionary’ virtualization-based security feature for older versions of Windows 11

Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Virtualization-based Security (VBS) enclaves, a feature introduced in July 2024, in Windows 11 23H2 and earlier versions, as well as in Windows Server 2022 and its predecessors. Support for VBS enclaves will continue in Windows Server 2025 and future versions. VBS enclaves were designed to create secure memory spaces using Microsoft's Hyper-V hypervisor, enhancing security for specific application components. The decision to phase out VBS enclaves may be influenced by the rapid development cycle of Windows 11. Users are expected to transition to newer releases as support for Windows 11 23H2 ends in November. Enterprise customers relying on VBS enclaves may face disruptions if the feature is completely removed.
Microsoft makes Windows 11 24H2 more secure but not how you’d think
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April 18, 2025

Microsoft makes Windows 11 24H2 more secure but not how you’d think

Microsoft is deprecating support for Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enclaves in Windows 11 23H2 and earlier versions as it transitions users to Windows 11 24H2, which retains support for VBS enclaves. Windows 11 24H2 enhances security and is essential for developers to ensure their applications function correctly and securely. Windows 11 23H2 will reach the end of its support lifecycle on November 11, 2025, after which Microsoft will stop providing security updates. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 to maintain access to security features and receive updates.
Microsoft starts lifting Windows 11 24H2 safeguard hold
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April 14, 2025

Microsoft starts lifting Windows 11 24H2 safeguard hold

Microsoft has begun lifting a compatibility hold on wallpaper customization applications for Windows 11, which had been in place for over six months since the release of Windows 11 24H2. The hold affected multiple applications, causing issues such as incorrect wallpaper display and disappearing icons. Microsoft confirmed that the hold is being removed incrementally as developers update their applications, although the reasons for the incompatibility remain unclear. Users may receive prompts to uninstall their wallpaper applications during the update process, and they are encouraged to update these applications for better compatibility. Some applications, like Wallpaper Engine, have already released updates to enhance compatibility with Windows 11 24H2. The resolution of compatibility issues will depend on the timing of application updates from developers.
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