In a recent turn of events, the Event Viewer has once again stirred the pot with a new error message, this time concerning the CertificateServicesClient in Windows 11 24H2. Initially reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft has acknowledged that users may encounter error codes following the installation of the July 2025 non-security preview update and subsequent updates, including the August 2025 security patch.
According to Microsoft’s support documentation, users may see an entry in the Event Viewer logs with the Error ID 57. The accompanying message reads: “The ‘Microsoft Pluton Cryptographic Provider’ provider was not loaded because initialization failed.” While this error may raise concerns, it is important to note that it does not affect any active applications.
The CertificateServicesClient serves as a utility for managing digital certificates on Windows, with the CertEnroll component specifically overseeing the renewal of these certificates. A genuine fault within this utility would typically manifest as issues when trying to connect to networks, websites, or services. However, this particular error appears to be a false positive, first emerging for those who installed the optional update in July 2025.
Microsoft officially recognized this bug on August 11, but with the mandatory Patch Tuesday update scheduled for August 12, there was insufficient time to address the issue. Consequently, the error has now affected a broader range of devices beyond just those who opted for the optional update. The benign nature of the error may have influenced Microsoft’s decision to prioritize other updates over a swift resolution.
Similar to the Firewall error that surfaced with the June update, this incident is attributed to an unannounced feature in the operating system, which does not disrupt the overall functionality of the system. While it may be reassuring to know that these warnings are largely harmless, users may need to cultivate a habit of overlooking such notifications.
Other issues affecting Windows 11 24H2
In addition to the CertificateServicesClient error, users have reported a separate issue impacting the VR gaming experience in Windows 11 24H2. This bug has been known to trigger a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) after repeated update reinstalls, causing frustration among competitive gamers as multiple anti-cheat engines fail to function correctly.
Personally, I encountered an abrupt BSOD following the installation of the Windows 11 KB5062660 (July optional) update, though it did not become a frequent issue for me. As a precaution, it may be wise to delay updates that seem to adversely affect your PC, allowing a week or two before installing the latest patches.
Prior to these recent false positives, another issue arose with the SgrmBroker service, which failed to start and generated unnecessary logs in the Event Viewer. Microsoft has indicated that this feature is already slated for deprecation and does not disrupt any other aspects of the operating system.
It is also noteworthy that the August 2025 Update for Windows 11 has introduced its own set of challenges, including installation errors that users should be aware of as they navigate the evolving landscape of Windows updates.
