In a series of challenges surrounding the recent Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft has issued a cautionary note regarding compatibility issues affecting certain Asus systems. The update has been linked to the notorious Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on specific models, raising concerns among users and administrators alike.
Compatibility Concerns and User Frustrations
While it may be an exaggeration to label 24H2 as the Windows ME of updates, its rollout has certainly been marred by complications. Longtime users have expressed dissatisfaction over the removal of familiar features such as WordPad and the impending discontinuation of VBScript. However, these grievances pale in comparison to more pressing issues faced by system administrators.
One significant headache has been the unexpected accumulation of 8.63 GB of unnecessary data within the “Windows Update Cleanup” folder, a problem that Microsoft attributed to a “reporting error.” Fortunately, the company has since issued a fix for this particular glitch.
In a swift response to user complaints, Western Digital was compelled to release an urgent fix for its hard drives, which were also experiencing BSOD incidents post-update. Now, Asus is following suit after Microsoft identified that two of its models, the X415KA and X515KA, are particularly vulnerable to update-related failures.
According to Microsoft, “After attempting to update to Windows 11, version 24H2, some ASUS devices might encounter an issue where the system is unable to complete the update.” The company noted that during the update process, affected devices could experience a blue screen error, preventing the installation from finishing. This compatibility issue has been recognized in collaboration with Asus and is tied to specific hardware components in the affected models.
Fortunately, this situation does not extend to server systems. Microsoft has advised administrators to verify safeguard ID: 54157480 through the Windows Update for Business reporting function to ensure their systems remain unaffected.
Moreover, users of Voicemeeter, an audio editing tool, should brace themselves for potential issues as well. The update to the Memory Manager in Windows is expected to trigger BSOD errors on certain systems, with safeguard ID: 53794850 provided for administrators to monitor their environments.
Despite the growing concerns, Microsoft has opted not to elaborate further on the situation, with a spokesperson stating to The Register that the company “has nothing further to share.” Interestingly, just last month, Microsoft announced a substantial billion share buyback initiative aimed at bolstering its stock price. Perhaps some of those funds could be more effectively allocated toward resolving these pressing software challenges.
