Microsoft has recently acknowledged the stability issues plaguing Windows 11 24H2, particularly following the rollout of mandatory cumulative updates. While this version of Windows has shown improvements over its predecessors, the transition has not been without its challenges. Users have reported encountering the infamous Blue Screen of Death and various other complications stemming from subsequent updates.
Installation errors such as 0x800f0922, 0x80070002, 0x80070306, and 0x800f0991 have surfaced during attempts to download these mandatory updates. Additionally, gamers have experienced unexpected reboots while playing titles like Fortnite, and some users have noted taskbar freezes upon waking their PCs. The updates have also led to misleading Windows Firewall Event 2042 warnings in the Event Viewer, alongside reports of cursor lag when using Alt+Tab during gaming sessions.
After the release of updates in May 2025, Windows Latest observed a decline in performance on certain PCs, with noticeable FPS drops in popular games such as Fortnite and CS:GO. Initially, there was speculation that the issues might stem from GeForce drivers, which are known to occasionally introduce bugs. However, it has since been determined that the problems were linked to the recent cumulative updates. Several users have expressed that their PCs felt “slower” following the June 2025 update.
Windows 11 24H2 stability issues were caused by recent updates
In a recent update to its support documentation for Windows 11 KB5062660—an optional update released on July 22—Microsoft has pinpointed the root cause of these performance issues. The company confirmed that this update addresses specific stability problems that arose in rare cases after the installation of the May 2025 security update and subsequent patches.
While Microsoft has refrained from disclosing the exact nature of the performance issues, it has acknowledged that affected devices may have become unresponsive in certain scenarios. For instance, users working in Word may have found the application unresponsive after switching between apps or locking their PCs. Similarly, gamers switching back and forth between their desktop and Fortnite via the Start button or Alt+Tab experienced slowdowns or unresponsiveness.
Microsoft’s update, KB5062660, not only aims to rectify these stability concerns but also introduces several new features, including Recall in Europe. In tests conducted by Windows Latest, improvements were noted in File Explorer’s Home tab, which now loads significantly faster—approximately 2-3 seconds compared to over 10 seconds in earlier builds.
As Microsoft continues to refine Windows 11, the fix for these stability issues will be included in the upcoming August 2025 Patch Tuesday update, scheduled for release on August 12, 2025. However, it is important to note that KB5062660 is an optional release, meaning users will need to manually download it to benefit from the fixes.
