Microsoft has recently made headlines with its June security update, marking an unprecedented moment in the timeline between release and subsequent acknowledgment of issues. The much-anticipated Patch Tuesday update, which rolled out yesterday, introduced a series of critical fixes aimed at enhancing the security of Windows 11 24H2. However, shortly after its launch, the tech giant issued a cautionary note regarding a compatibility issue impacting a select group of devices, prompting a throttling of the update.
Details on the Compatibility Issue
In a statement, Microsoft indicated, “We’ve identified a compatibility issue affecting a limited set of these devices,” and assured users that those impacted would receive a revised update encompassing all security improvements from June 2025 in the near term. The term “near term,” as defined on the Windows release health dashboard, was somewhat ambiguous, suggesting that users could expect a resolution by the end of the day—though it left open the question of whether this referred to the local time in Redmond or the universally recognized UTC.
Inquiries made by The Register regarding the specifics of this compatibility issue have yet to elicit a response from Microsoft. Speculation on social media has centered around potential complications related to various CPU architectures, with some users also reporting installation errors.
Unusual Circumstances Surrounding the Update
The swift throttling and subsequent replacement of the patch is particularly noteworthy, given that it contained critical security fixes. This situation underscores the ongoing quality challenges faced by the team in Redmond. While the prompt action to address the issue is commendable, it raises pertinent questions about how such a problem was allowed to slip through the cracks in the first place. Was it merely a case of an incorrect option being selected during the build process, or did a more insidious bug evade all quality checks and release previews?
Microsoft has stated, “This update addresses security issues for your Windows operating system.” However, for those affected by the compatibility issue, the reality may be that they are left waiting for a fix for the fix.
