Microsoft has recently addressed two long-standing bugs in Windows 11, much to the relief of users who have been waiting for these fixes. The first issue pertained to webcams, a glitch that had persisted since October 2024, preventing affected PCs from accessing the 24H2 update. With this resolution, users can now proceed with the update, enhancing their experience with improved camera functionality.
The second bug involved Bluetooth audio, which had disrupted connectivity for numerous users since late last year. This fix also allows those impacted to finally install the 24H2 update, restoring their audio capabilities.
However, the joy of these fixes is somewhat tempered by the emergence of a new issue introduced in the September update for Windows 11. Reports from Ghacks indicate that Blu-ray and DVD applications, along with Digital TV software, may encounter difficulties playing protected content due to this new flaw. Users may experience playback failures, error messages, or even black screens, which certainly detracts from the overall user experience.
Microsoft has acknowledged this problem, noting that it affects applications utilizing the Enhanced Video Renderer. The company is actively working on a solution, promising to deliver a fix in an upcoming Windows 11 update.
Analysis: fixes for upgrade to 24H2 only just slide in before the arrival of 25H2
As the dust settles on the recent fixes, one can only hope that the resolution for the Blu-ray and DVD playback issue does not take as long as the previous bugs. Historically, Microsoft has been more prompt in addressing such concerns, but the delays in resolving the webcam and Bluetooth issues have raised eyebrows among users.
Those who are just now gaining access to version 24H2 may find themselves in a precarious position, as the 25H2 update looms on the horizon, potentially arriving as soon as next week. While the 25H2 update may not be particularly groundbreaking, it does promise a refreshed Start menu, a feature that will also be available to users on 24H2. This means that some users may experience the new interface before those who have upgraded to 25H2, depending on the rollout schedule.
